Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Magnolienbaum
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
magnolia
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
magnólia
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Magnolia Tree and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.