Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Evamaria'

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botanical name:
Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Evamaria'

synonyms: Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Eva Maria'
family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree
height: 10.00m width: 6.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: pink
stem/bark colour: grey
main period of interest: Summer

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:
Small, spreading, deciduous tree with ovate mid green leaves. Attractive and distinctive flowers, pale pink inside and dusky purple-pink outside with a hint of yellow-green staining on the outer tepals.

cultivation:
Prefers heavy, rich and moist lime free soil in a sheltered position, but quite adaptable.

propagation:
By grafting or budding.

other notes:
Hybrid of Magnolia accuminata x Magnolia lilliflora, raised at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.