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Also Known As

Magnolia x liliiflora x sprengeri 'Galaxy'
Galaxy Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Magnolia 'Galaxy' plant details

Magnolia 'Galaxy' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Galaxy'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, showy, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Galaxy'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This superb National Arboretum hybrid is a rough, tough plant. It will take heavy clay, grow in parking strips and dry areas once established. Our mature (25 year) plant is 25-30' tall. The purple flowers over the plant in late March. Very adaptable from Southern California to Michigan.

By: Gossler Farms

This upright, almost columnar tree (to 30' x 20'), developed by the US National Arboretum, is perfect for a tight spot where its quantities of 8-10", 12-tepaled flowers of reddish-purple to light-rose will entrance. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This cultivar is a single-stemmed, tree-form magnolia with ascending branches, the perfect shape for narrow planting sites. Large deciduous leaves , medium green above and light green beneath.

By: Garden World

Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' and Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva' were crossed to make this handsome early hybrid. Very dark purple buds open to medium purple 8 in. flowers on this hardy upright tree. Consistently praised by our clients as a dependable money-maker for its precocious blooming habit, ease of care, and fast growth in the nursery.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Lots of large, fragrant 6-9" red-purple flowers spring. Narrow when young, becomes wider. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

The best of the best, 'Galaxy' is a Kosar hybrid of M. sprengeri 'Diva' and M. liliiflora 'Nigra'. Flowers are fully 9" across and are borne in profusion of red-purple. Deciduous and quickly grows to 20' in 15 years with an 8' spread, achieving a columnar shape. Unique!