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botanical name:
Magnolia kobus

common name: Northern Japanese Magnolia
family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 12.00m width: 10.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: white
fruit colour: pink
stem/bark colour: grey-brown
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -23°C
USDA zone: 6 to 9

description:
Broad spreading deciduous tree. Narrowly obovate, sometimes puckered, aromatic, mid-green leaves. Abundantly produced, slightly fragrant, white flowers in spring, about 10cm across, opening from down covered buds. Pink fruits which split to release bright red seeds. Pale grey-brown bark.

cultivation:
Prefers moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil, but is adaptable to most reasonably fertile soil types, including chalky ones. Best in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. Very hardy.
If required, prune unwanted or crossing branches when dormant in autumn or late winter to very early spring.

other notes:
Native to Japan.