Magnolia kobus 'Fastigiata' - STD 8-10 CM FTH. CONT

Description
The Kobus magnolia (Magnolia kobus) is a conical small tree with decorative, red fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces white, ray-shaped flowers in April. The Kobus magnolia also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * sensitive to late frost, can be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kobus magnolia are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 10 - 18 cm tall. Kobus magnolia is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Kobus magnolia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The white, ray-shaped flowers appear in April. They grow to around 8 - 10 cm and are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The red fruits of Magnolia kobus are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia kobus is a heartroot.