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Magnolia kobus

 
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Magnolia kobus - kobus magnolia
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: kobus magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae subfam. Magnolioideae (magnolia family)
Synonym: Magnolia praecocissima
Distribution: Japan and Korea
IUCN Red list: Data deficient
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A deciduous tree growing 30-40' high, often developing multi-stemmed trunk and low branches. Flower are white, slightly fragrant in March-April. Flowers best when tree gets older, but varies with each tree. Fruits arranged in cone-like follicles opening in October-November to expose bright red seeds. Does well in many soil types but best in rich, well-drained soil, in part sun.
Links: Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: CCA: AW28 (AW28) • Accession: D1994-0916.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: MAG: CB13 (CB13) • Accession: D1994-0798.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: PCA: CA15 (CA15) • Accession: D1927-0029.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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