Magnolia, Kobus
Magnolia kobus
Magnoliaceae - Magnolia
Description
Leaves: Alternate; simple; broadly obovate to ovate; 3" to 6" long; deciduous; pointed apex; dark green and glabrous above; paler and glabrous or slightly hairy on veins beneath; inconspicuous fall color; petiole 1/2" to 3/4" long.
Twigs/buds: Twigs moderately stout; glabrous; brown. Terminal buds large and covered with silvery, silky hairs; lateral buds smaller.
Flowers/fruit: Flowers perfect, 4" to 5" diameter, white, and appear in March or April. Fruit an aggregate of follicles; 3" to 5" long; held upright.
Bark: Brown to gray.
Wood: Unimportant; little information available; however, lumber from some commercial magnolia species is used for furniture, pallets, boxes, blinds, veneer, doors, and millwork.
General: Native to Japan. Shade intolerant.
Landscape Use: Shrub to large tree (cultivar dependent) that is rarely seen in Utah but worth trying. More cold hardy than most magnolias, and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Zones 3-8.
Cultivars: var. borealis or 'Borealis', 'Wada's Memory'.
Characteristics
General
| Family | Magnoliaceae - Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Cultivar Availability | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Type | Broadleaf |
| Utah Native | No |
Growth
| Growth Rate | Low |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Medium |
| Longevity | High |
| Is Good Under Power Lines | No |
| Crown Shapes | Oval |
Ornamental
| Bark | No |
|---|---|
| Fall Color | No |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Foliage | No |
| Fruit | No |
Tolerance
| Shade | Medium |
|---|---|
| Salt | Medium |
| Drought | Low |
| Poor Drainage | Low |
| Alkalinity | Medium |
| Transplanting | Low |