Taxon

Magnolia 'NCMX1' Mercury®

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Common name: Mercury® magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)
Distribution: Ranney hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP29,218; 10 April, 2018
Comments: This magnolia flowers about a month later than other saucer magnolia cultivars, which reduces the risk of frost damage to the blooms. The flowers are large and lavender pink, opening from deep pink buds. Pyramidal form, very upright. It will grow up to 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Fall color is yellow.
Links: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Plant Introductions • NC State University Cooperative Extension • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search • US Patent and Trademark Office- Trademark Search

Locations

  • 1: • Accession: D2018-0155.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: • Accession: D2018-0155.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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