| Common Name: |
Galaxy Magnolia |
| Scientific Name: |
Magnolia x ?Galaxy? |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Form: |
Large, narrow-pyramidal, deciduous single trunk tree with ascending branching |
| Bloom Color: |
Rose-pink to reddish-purple flowers |
| Bloom Size: |
6-12 in. across |
| Bloom Shape: |
Each flower features up to 12 showy petal-like tepals |
| Bloom Season: |
Spring |
| Fragrance: |
Fragrant |
| Foliage Description: |
Large, ovate, medium green leaves (each to 9 in. long) appear in whorl-like clusters at the branchlet tips. |
| Height of Plant: |
20-30 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10-15 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Best grown in organically rich, well-drained soils |
| Soil pH: |
Neutral to slightly acidic soil |
| Place of Origin: |
National Arboretum, Washington, DC |
| Year of Origin: |
1963 |
| Heritage: |
M. liliiflora ?Nigra? x M. sprengeri ?Diva? |
| Propagation: |
Stem cuttings |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Susan Brown |
| Location: |
Contemplation Garden |