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![]() The National Arboretum presents Magnolia 'Galaxy', unique in form and flower among cultivated magnolias. 'Galaxy' is a single-stemmed, tree-form magnolia with ascending branches, the perfect shape for narrow planting sites. In spring, dark red-purple flowers appear after danger of frost, providing a pleasing and long-lasting display. Choose 'Galaxy' to shape up your landscape! Recognition: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Award, 1992.
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Botanical Name: | Magnolia
(liliflora 'Nigra' x sprengeri 'Diva' ) 'Galaxy' (NA 28352-14), ( PI 433306) |
Family: | Magnoliaceae |
Hardiness: | U.S.D.A. Zones 5-9 |
Development: | 'Galaxy' is an F1 hybrid selection resulting from a 1963 cross between Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' and M. sprengeri 'Diva'. 'Galaxy' flowered at 9 years of age from seed. The cultivar name 'Galaxy' is registered with the American Magnolia Society. Released 1980. |
Significance: | Magnolia 'Galaxy' is unique in form and flower among cultivated magnolias. It is a single stemmed, pyramidal, tree-form magnolia with excellent branching habit. Galaxy flowers 2 weeks after early parent M. 'Diva', late enough to avoid most late spring frost damage. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. |
Description: |
Height and width: 30-40 feet tall and 22-25 foot spread. Twenty four feet in
height with 7 inch trunk diameter at 14 years. Moderate growth rate. Habit: Single-trunked, upright tree with narrow crown and ascending branches. Foliage: Deciduous with large leaves (to 8.8 inches long and 4.4 inches wide), medium green above and light green beneath. Flower: Red-purple, profuse, slightly fragrant blooms (11-12 tepals) up to 8-10 inches when fully open. Blooms appear before leaves. Partially sterile, may occasionally produce fruit and viable seed. |
Culture: | Adaptable to wide range of soil and cultural conditions, including sod culture. Grows best in full sun. Prune to remove suckers and maintain upright shape. |
Propagation: | Roots easily from semi-hardwood cuttings after stem elongation has ceased, under mist, in a coarse growing medium, 8000 ppm IBA. |
Landscape Use: | Upright habit suitable for street tree planting. Perfect tree for narrow spaces and smaller landscapes. |
Availability: | Readily available from retail and wholesale nurseries. |
U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit U.S. National Arboretum, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 3501 New York Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002 |
Last Updated January 14, 2002
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