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**'Galaxy'****The National Arboretum presents *Magnolia*'Galaxy'**, unique in form and flower among cultivated magnolias.  'Galaxy' is a single-stemmed, tree-form magnolia with ascending branches, the perfect shape for narrow planting sites.  In spring, dark  red-purple flowers appear after danger of frost, providing a pleasing and long-lasting  display.  Choose 'Galaxy' to shape up your landscape!
**Recognition:**The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Award, 1992.

**'Galaxy'** Magnolia**Botanical Name:***Magnolia* (*liliflora* 'Nigra' x *sprengeri* 'Diva' ) 'Galaxy'(NA 28352-14), ( PI 433306)**Family:** Magnoliaceae**Hardiness:** U.S.D.A. Zones 5-9**Development:** 'Galaxy' is an F1 hybrid selection resulting from a 1963 cross between *Magnolia liliflora* 'Nigra' and *M. sprengeri* 'Diva'.  'Galaxy' flowered at 9 years of age from seed.  The cultivar name 'Galaxy' is registered with the American Magnolia Society.  Released 1980.**Significance:***Magnolia* 'Galaxy' is unique in form and flower among cultivated 	magnolias.  It is a single stemmed, pyramidal, tree-form magnolia with excellent branching habit. Galaxy flowers 2 weeks after early parent *M.* 'Diva', late enough to avoid most late spring frost damage.  Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions.**Description:****Height and width:**  30-40 feet tall and 22-25 foot spread. Twenty four feet in height with 7 inch trunk diameter at 14 years.  Moderate growth rate.**Habit:**  Single-trunked, upright tree with narrow crown and ascending branches.**Foliage:**  Deciduous with large leaves (to 8.8 inches long and 4.4 inches wide), medium green above and light green beneath.**Flower:**  Red-purple, profuse, slightly fragrant blooms (11-12 tepals) up to 8-10 inches when fully open.  Blooms appear before leaves.  Partially sterile, may occasionally produce fruit and viable seed.**Culture:** Adaptable to wide range of soil and cultural conditions, including sod culture.  Grows best in full sun. Prune to remove suckers and maintain upright shape.**Propagation:** Roots easily from semi-hardwood cuttings after stem elongation has ceased, under mist, in a coarse growing medium, 8000 ppm IBA.**Landscape Use:** Upright habit suitable for street tree planting. Perfect tree for narrow spaces and smaller landscapes.**Availability:** Readily available from retail and wholesale nurseries.**U.S. National Arboretum Plant Introduction**Floral and Nursery Plants Research UnitU.S. National Arboretum, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 3501 New York Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20002
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