Magnolia kobus

Also Known As

Kobushi Magnolia,

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Magnolia kobus plant details

Magnolia kobus is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia kobus

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia kobus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very hardy-the rootstock of choice for a rich palette of new hybrids. These liners have an extensive root system - a bonus for field planting or potting up.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Kobus Magnolia is a striking tree in summer or winter with 6 inch leaves. Kobus Magnolia forms an attractive winter specimen with its rounded silhouette and multiple trunks originating close to the ground. Supposedly grows 30 to 40 feet tall but is most often 25 feet or less in an open, sunny landscape site and is capable of reaching 75 feet in height in its native forest habitat. In an open site, spread is often greater than height with 25-foot-tall trees 35 feet wide if given the room to grow unobstructed. Branches gracefully touch the ground on older specimens as the tree spreads. Allow plenty of room for proper development

By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

To 30', this is the street tree version of M. stellata with its profuse white star flowers in spring. Zone 3.

By: Whitman Farms

Reaching 30' in height with a spread of about 20', this deciduous tree offers early, 4" flowers that are white, occasionally flushed with pink. Blooms at 15 years. Its hardiness and sturdiness render it excellent for planting as a specimen or an informal shrub. Native to Japan.