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Magnolia kobus

Magnolia kobus
Kobe Magnolia

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Received height 150 excluding pot for an order of height 180/200 cm (71/79in) in a 7.5L/10L pot. Ref 781522.

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Large bush with rapid growth that offers, from the end of winter, a myriad of cup-shaped, white flowers. It is one of the few species that tolerates limestone!
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
10 m
Spread at maturity
9 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Magnolia kobus, or Kobe Magnolia, is a large bush with fast growth that offers a myriad of white cup-shaped flowers from the end of winter. It is one of the few species that tolerates limestone!

Reaching a height of 10m (32 ft 10 in), the Magnolia kobus has a pyramidal and ramified habit. The 8 to 10cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) in diameter corollas, solitary and cup-shaped, are white, sometimes slightly pink, and bloom on naked wood in March. The stamens are yellow. Afterwards, it develops deciduous, alternate, narrow, ovate, often plicate leaves, medium green with a paler underside, slightly aromatic, measuring 15 to 18cm (5.9 to 7.1 in) in length.

Originally from Japan, the Kobe Magnolia appreciates a fresh, rich, well-drained soil, even limestone, in a sunny or partially shaded position, and sheltered from prevailing winds. In summer, keep the soil moist by applying mulch.

The Magnolia kobus looks very beautiful in the middle of a flowerbed surrounded by early-flowering bulbs and perennials of varying heights, ensuring that the flowerings are well spread out.

Magnolia kobus in pictures

Magnolia kobus (Flowering) Flowering
Magnolia kobus (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 m
Spread at maturity 9 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Magnolia

Species

kobus

Family

Magnoliaceae

Other common names

Kobe Magnolia

Origin

West Asia

Product reference7815221

Planting and care

The Magnolia kobus is best planted during spring in rich and moist soil. It can even tolerate wet soil, but ensure it is well-drained and has a pH of 6. It is recommended to plant it in good forest soil. The Magnolia kobus prefers light sun exposure or partial shade. Make sure it is sheltered from prevailing winds. While planting, be careful not to break the fleshy roots and ensure that the root ball is not buried too deeply. During summers, mulch and water it regularly. In the year following planting, spread anti-slug pellets around the base, as young plants are vulnerable to spring attacks. Beware of heavy frosts and hot, dry summers. Ensure to maintain good humidity by showering its foliage with a fine spray only in the evening. Pruning is not required.

Planting period

Best planting time February to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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