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Magnolia kobus

Magnolia kobus

Mokryeon, Kobus magnolia, Kobushi magnolia

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Description

Magnolia kobus (northern Japanese magnolia) comes from the slopes of Japan and Korea. Here it can grow up to 24 metres tall; in cultivation, it is generally restricted to between ten and twelve metres. The six- to eight-metre-wide crown is semi-open pyramidal and later egg-shaped. Magnolia kobus can be cultivated as a nice single-stem plant but also occurs naturally as a multi-stem.

Of course, Magnolia kobus is at its most spectacular from March to April. Before the foliage appears, the striking hairy flower buds open into a profusion of large, fragrant white flowers. The petals have a pink stripe on the outside and initially the outer petals open fully and the inner petals remain upright. Later all the petals unfold. Unfortunately, the flowers are sensitive to frost and the tree does not flower until mature. Magnolia kobus produces a small number of striking pink fruits with red seeds. The inversely obovate leaf buds bronze, changes from green to dark green in the summer, ending up a lovely mellow yellow in the autumn. The species has a wonderful smooth, light grey bark which in older trees resembles birch bark. The dark brown-red twigs make a nice contrast here.

Magnolia kobus is worthy of a spot where it can reach full maturity: in parks or large gardens where there is room to develop into a substantial tree. This stunning magnolia is also used as a street and avenue tree and although paving is not a problem, this species loves high humidity - which is hard to achieve above paved surfaces. The tree thrives on virtually any type of soil, including soil that is slightly chalky but only if damp and humus-rich. A site in the sun or partial shade is appreciated but it also tolerates quite a degree of shade.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees feathered trees multi-stemmed trees

Use

Location

street avenue square car park / parking lot park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide egg-shaped wide egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

10 - 12 m

Width

6 - 8 m

Winter hardiness zone

6A - 9B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun partial shade

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

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Seasonal colours

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

tulip-shaped striking big scented

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

March - April

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds bronze green dark green

Leaves

deciduous obovate polished

Autumn colour

yellow yellow-brown

Fruits

Fruit colour

red pink-red

Fruits

discrete large raceme

Bark

Bark colour

grey pale grey

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

red-brown

Twigs

bare

Root system

Root system

deep shallow fleshy roots

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Winter hardiness

A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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