Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Malus floribunda
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Japanese flowering crabapple, Japanese crab, purple chokeberry, showy crabapple
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Japanese crab apple
In German
Magnolienbaum
Japanische Wildapfel
In French
magnolia
Pommier du Japon
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Manzano silvestre japonés
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Ιαπωνικά μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
magnólia
maçã de caranguejo japonês
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Japoński krab jabłko
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Japanese crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Crab Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Crab Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Crab Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Japanese Crab Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Japanese Crab Apple flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Crab Apple leaf color: Not Available
Care of Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple
Care of Magnolia Tree and Japanese Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Japanese Crab Apple pruning is done Prune in spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.