Kobushi Magnolia
Magnolia kobus
Magnoliaceae
Other names
Northern Japanese Magnolia
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Japan
Location
Source of plant
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Highland Botanical Park, Claude Heit
Description
Tree reaching 30' to 40' in height with pyramidal crown in youth becoming round-headed with age. Flowers white, slightly fragrant, 4" or less across, borne in March and April; does not flower when young and may take 30 years to attain full flowering potential.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5