How to identify Kobus magnolia (Magnolia kobus)
Kobus magnolia, also known as Great magnolia
Kobus magnolia is distinguished by its large, creamy blooms that grace its naked branches during the early days of spring. Each flower showcases 6 to 9 spatulate-obovate petal segments, with a subtle purple line at the base outside. When the stems of kobus magnolia are bruised, they emit a distinct foetid, pungent odor. The optimal setting for kobus magnolia includes moist, rich, well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade. It boasts a high pH tolerance, resistance to cold, and adaptability to various soils, barring extremes in dryness or wetness. Kobus magnolia prefers protection from strong winds and should not be exposed to intense southern sun which may prompt premature bud opening in late winter.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Creamy white flowers with wine-red tinged petals, 4 inches (10 cm) wide, emit a fragrant aroma.
Distinct foetid, pungent odor emitted from bruised stems, slender with vertical lenticels.
Fruit forms cone-like aggregation of 2-3 inch (5-7.5 cm) follicles, releasing contrasting red seeds.
Alternate, oblong-elliptic leaves measuring up to 7.5 inches (19 cm) with acute tips.
Slender green stems with brownish splotches, sporadic branching pattern, and distinctive texture.
The leaves of kobus magnolia are alternate, aromatic, and simple, with an oblong-elliptic to obovate shape. They measure up to 7.5 inches (19 cm) in length. The edges are entire, and the tips are acute with a cuneate base. The upper surface is smooth and dark green, while the underside is lighter green and pubescent. They are glabrous on top and have a soft texture underneath, featuring a prominent central vein.
Kobus magnolia flowers are creamy white, occasionally tinged with wine-red or pink. They are 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, highly fragrant, and typically consist of 6 segments. These segments are spatulate to obovate in shape, measuring about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The buds are silky gray and pubescent, ending in an acute apex. The blooms usually appear in early spring, adding a delightful fragrance and delicate beauty to the environment.
The stems of kobus magnolia are slender with a vibrant green hue, accented by brownish splotches. These stems are characterized by vertical grayish lenticels and a notable texture. When bruised, they release a strong, pungent, and foetid odor. The stems typically exhibit a branching pattern that is sporadic and not overly dense, and they maintain a relatively smooth texture despite their small, sporadic lenticel markings, making them distinctive and recognizable in various settings.
The fruit of kobus magnolia manifests as a striking, cone-like aggregation of follicles, each resembling a slender pod. Upon maturity, these compartments can reach a length of 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm). The surface texture is smooth, and as the follicles ripen, they adopt a rich, brown hue. They split open upon drying to release the red or orange seeds, which are individually small but visually contrasting against the darker follicular exterior. The overall fruit structure adds a unique ornamental characteristic to the plant.
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Scientific Classification of Kobus magnolia
