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Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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canadianplant (
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Thu, Nov 29, 12 at 11:37
| I just ordered some seeds of this magnolia, because its reportedly hardy to zone 3. Anyone have any experience with this tree? |
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RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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| I have had one for a few years. Kind of slow growing, and it will take a dozen years or more before it starts blooming. No hurry though, I have put it in the edge of my woodland where it can grow as it want. It isn't really an eye catcher like some of the other magnolias, but a nice tree to have in your collection. And the cold hardiness is fantastic. |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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Thanks. Im limited by climate unfortunately other wise id have more.desirable species.
Do you know the growth rate.per yr? Id have to guess about a foot a year? |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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| More like half a foot a year, but my climate is not ideal for magnolias either. |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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| Im in NW ont im pretty zure were in the same position lol. Thanks for the help so far |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 30, 12 at 13:50
| Actually, large-growing, full-sized forms of M. kobus have a prettiness in flower and a more organized, spreading (and therefore impressive) branching habit that bushy forms of the species (and related species) lack. |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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| Is it true that "var. borealis" isnt even a viable taxonomic name? |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 30, 12 at 20:36
| Yes, it is questionable. Used for plants from Hokkaido and perhaps others that have the characters I described above. |
RE: Magnolia Kobus var Borealis
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| I think mine is a "Borealis", but I'm not completely sure. Anyway it grows upward and seems to take tree form even if it is still only six feet or so. |
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