Friday, February 14, 2020

Magnolia "Samuel Sommer"

Photo: Roy A. Edwards. Licensed under a CC BY 3.0 New Zealand
A hardy and exceptionally large-flowered cultivar of Magnolia grandiflora, first described in "American Nurseryman" in May 1961. Large evergreen leaves are very glossy and prominently veined above, rusty-brown hairy beneath. Pure white flowers can reach up to 35cm (!) in diameter. Beautiful citrus fragrance.

Botanical name: Magnolia grandiflora "Samuel Sommer".
Parentage: uknown.
Habit: pyramidal tree.
Height: 5-7m.
Hardiness: USDA zone 7a and warmer parts of USDA zone 6b.
Flowering time: June - August.

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