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    • Photo of Magnolia 'Apollo' flower by themagnolias.co.uk

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    Magnolia 'Apollo'

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 35'-40'
    • W: 20'-28'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Magnolia 'Apollo' plant details

    Magnolia 'Apollo' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Apollo'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 28 FT - wide, 35 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Apollo'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Has rich pink-purple flowers on a 30'tree. The tepals are somewhat pointed. M. Apollo will bloom as a very young plant and in time will cover itself with great amounts of flowers.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Large (8-10") star-like deep-violet (lighter inside) to rose-pnk flowers appear at a very early age ; in profusion... spectacular ; fragrant! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Magnolia 'Apollo' plant

    How to Grow Magnolia 'Apollo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • regular
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