Great Northern Magnolia (Magnolia Kobus Borealis) 5 seeds (#651)

A stunning accent tree for general landscape use, featuring large snow-white flowers in spring, neat foliage turning yellow in fall, and picturesque habit of growth; the most cold hardy magnolia available; may take a number of years to flower
Borealis Magnolia is smothered in stunning fragrant white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches in early spring before the leaves. It has dark green foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The large pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. The fruits are pink pods displayed from early to mid fall. The furrowed gray bark is not particularly outstanding.
Borealis Magnolia is a deciduous tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. (info source: http://plants.makeitgreen.ca)

Genus - Magnolia
Species - Kobus
Variety - Borealis
Common name - Great Northern Magnolia
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m
Spread - 30'-40' / 9 - 12 m
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Laom, clay, well drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Decorative fro every garden, street parks, cold hardy
Bloom season - Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Gray Green, Dark Green / White

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Soak the seeds in water to soften the coating. Change the water every day for 3 or 4 days. Use your fingers or rub between paper towels to wash the coating off.
2. Stratify the seeds in the refrigerator for 30-40 days in a damp medium (steriule sand, peat moss or damp paper towels) in a plastic tub or bag and then bring them out into room temp. 70 degrees F (20-22 C). Or plant them outside.
3. Once sprouted the young seedlings/trees need protection for the first couple of years from weather extremes and critters. If you're planting outside, wait until after winter.