Kobus Magnolia Tree

Kobus magnolia is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to Japan and Korea. Its fragrant, cup-shaped white flowers, often pink-tinged, open on bare branches in late winter or early spring before the leaves appear. ## Placement Plan for a broad crown about 25–30 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide. The young tree starts pyramidal and becomes spreading, rounded, or multi-stemmed with age; it works well as a spring-flowering specimen where there is room to mature. ## Growing conditions Grow it in full sun or part shade in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. It tolerates cold and a range of soil types, but avoid ground that stays very wet or very dry. A protected position helps shield its early buds and brittle branches from wind. ## Maintenance Flowering can be sparse while the tree is young and may take many years to become abundant. Avoid a hot southern exposure that can prompt buds to open too early; late frost may damage flowers. Water during establishment and dry spells. [NC State Extension Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/magnolia-kobus/) · [Oregon State Landscape Plants profile](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/magnolia-kobus).