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Kobus magnolia (Magnolia kobus)

Magnolia kobus is a hardy deciduous tree native to Japan and Korea, known for its abundant, fragrant white flowers that appear in early spring before the foliage.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate to High

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral loam

Temperature

Cool to Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best flowering

Water

Moderate to High

Consistent moisture, especially when young

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral loam

Temperature

Cool to Warm

Hardy in temperate climates, tolerates frost

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Annually in early spring

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

7-12 m

Spread

6-10 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, obovate to elliptic

Flower Size

7-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

70000

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Synonyms
Buergeria obovata Siebold & Zucc.
Magnolia borealis (Sarg.) Kudô
Magnolia kobushii Mayr
Magnolia pseudokobus S.Abe & Akasawa
Michelia gracilis Kostel.
Yulania kobus (DC.) Spach
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMagnoliales
  • familyMagnoliaceae
  • genusMagnolia
  • speciesMagnolia kobus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic

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