Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Magnolia "Ferruginea"

Photo: Roy A. Edwards. Licensed under a CC BY 3.0 New Zealand

A very old variety of evergreen Magnolia grandiflora, cultivated since 1817. Fragrant white flowers are typical for the species. Rusty undersides of the leaves.
Suitable for small gardens.

Botanical name: Magnolia grandiflora "Ferruginea".
Parentage: unknown;  probably various clones with ferrugineous indumentum have passed under this name.
Habit: upright compact tree.
Height: 5-7m.
HardinessUSDA zone 7a.
Flowering time: June - July.

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