Species hybrid between M. campbellii and M. liliiflora. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes can become almost black. The terminal buds […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Samson et Delilah Campbell’s Magnolia )
A pink flowered form cultivated at Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco, California, may be from France. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Princess Margaret Campbell’s Magnolia )
A species hybrid between M. campbellii var. alba and M. sargentiana var. robusta. Alba varieties bloom at 15 years old, much earlier than the species. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Moresk Campbell’s Magnolia )
A species hybrid between M. campbellii var. alba and M. sargentiana var. robusta. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes can become […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Mary Williams Campbell’s Magnolia )
Purple flowers with violet stamens, cream colored anthers. Named in 1954 by JC Williams. Mollicomata varieties bloom at 10-12 years old, half the age of the species, with larger, paler flowers. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Maharanee Campbell’s Magnolia )
Smooth, white flowers reach 8-10 inches diameter. Named in 1964 by Todd Gresham in Santa Cruz, California. Alba varieties flower at 15 years old, much earlier than the species. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Late Pink Campbell’s Magnolia )
Later blooming variety, with pink flowers. Registered 1961 by the Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco, California. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Lanarth Campbell’s Magnolia )
A purple flowered form with a pyramidal growth habit. Reproduces true to type, and has spawned a selection called the Lanarth Group. Blooms March to April. Mollicomata varieties bloom at 10-12 years old, half the age of the species, with […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Kew No. W5 Campbell’s Magnolia )
Bright pink flowers. Original plant at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1968. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes can become almost black. […]
Magnolia campbellii ( Kew No. 40 Campbell’s Magnolia )
A vigorous plant blooming in pale purple. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England, 1968. Tall deciduous trees, reaching 115 feet tall in the wild, 30-60 feet in cultivation. Bark is grayish tan, twigs are smooth and tan colored, sometimes can become […]