Scientific Name: Magnolia sp. Note: we are combining a large number of species of hybrid magnolia and looking at the genus as a whole here.
Common Name: hybrid magnolia
Native Range: based on species
Zone: 5-8
Plant type & Form: multistem shrub/tree
Height: 15-30′
Spread: 15-25′
Flower: showy, fragrant, 4-6″ gold/Yellow, pink, purple white;
Fruit: cone-like aggregate of follicles, 2 to 3 inches long; matures in late summer
Leaf: Alternate, simple, oblong to obovate, 3 to 6 inches long, entire margin, green above, paler and fuzzy below
Sun: Full
Soil type & pH: acidic moist well-drained soils
Maintenance: Medium
Identification notes: look for smooth grey bark and long shiny leaves. The large furry buds can also be helpful for identifying magnolia, particularly in winter.
