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Magnolia kobus (Northern Japanese magnolia)
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12m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Magnolia kobus
Other names
Northern Japanese magnolia
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. kobus - M. kobus is a broadly conical, deciduous tree with narrowly obovate, usually puckered, aromatic, mid-green leaves and goblet- or saucer-shaped, white flowers in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by pink fruit splitting to reveal scarlet seeds.
Magnolia kobus is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower
Habit
Broadly conical
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale Horse chestnut scale
Diseases
Generally disease free.
Coral spot , Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases Coral spot , Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Prune in midsummer when in full leaf.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia kobus (Northern Japanese magnolia) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Flowers may be damaged by late frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Magnolia kobus
Other names
Northern Japanese magnolia
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. kobus - M. kobus is a broadly conical, deciduous tree with narrowly obovate, usually puckered, aromatic, mid-green leaves and goblet- or saucer-shaped, white flowers in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by pink fruit splitting to reveal scarlet seeds.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower
Habit
Broadly conical
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
Specific diseases
Coral spot , Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Prune in midsummer when in full leaf.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia kobus (Northern Japanese magnolia) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Flowers may be damaged by late frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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