SIEBOLD'S MAGNOLIA, KOREAN MOUNTAIN MAGNOLIA Sieboldii
Magnolia sieboldii, or Siebold's magnolia, also known as Korean mountain magnolia and Oyama magnolia, is native to east Asia in China, Japan, and Korea. It is a large deciduous shrub or small tree 5–10 m (16–33 ft) tall.
The flowers, unlike the spring flowering magnolias, open primarily in late spring and early summer, and continue intermittently afterwards.
Magnolia sieboldii is grown as an ornamental tree in gardens. It is one of the hardiest magnolias, successful in cultivation as far north as Arboretum Mustila in Finland.
Siebold's magnolia is the national flower of North Korea.
Very few seeds are available, so this is a very rare find!
Type: Small tree or large shrub
Hardiness zones: 6-9, sometimes zones 5
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 2 large seeds
Germination: Soak in water for 24 hours. Plant in a pots with holes at the bottom for drainage. Place the container in a cold area (fridge or similar) 120 days. Alternatively they can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination. Sow seed 1/4" deep, and keep continually moist.
