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Magnolia 'Orchid'

 
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Magnolia 'Orchid' - Orchid magnolia
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Common name: Orchid magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)
Distribution: hybrid: selection of Magnolia liliiflora × M. stellata
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This large, deciduous, shrub or small tree can grow to 12' tall and wide. Dark green oval-shaped leaves. Flowers are long-pedaled, deep reddish purple wedges fading to white. It blooms in late April, sometimes into June. Does best in soil that is acid and evenly moist in light shade. Makes a nice accent plant or small specimen. Reported as hardy to -20°F.
Links: Magnolia Society- Cultivar Checklist

Locations

  • 1: MAG: CB14 (CB14) • Accession: D1997-0579.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: MAG: CF11 (CF11) • Accession: D1997-0579.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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