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Stellar Ruby

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Magnolia figo (Lour.) DC. Banana-shrub · Ornamentals · bred by Thomas Patrick McCracken

also searched as: стеллар руби

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is an evergreen plant with a dense, narrow pyramidal crown shape, reaching a height of 4.6 m at ten years of age with a width of 1.5–1.8 m. Leathery dark green leaves have a glossy surface and slight pubescence on the underside.

Cup-shaped flowers up to 4 cm in size are colored a rich dark ruby or red-violet and possess a characteristic fruity aroma resembling bananas. Flowering begins in early spring and continues until summer with sporadic flower emergence until autumn.

The plant possesses increased winter hardiness, withstanding frosts down to USDA zone 7. Due to the compact crown shape, the variety is intended for ornamental use in small gardens where an accent vertical plant is required.

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Parties

Breeder
Thomas Patrick McCracken 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Thomas Patrick McCracken 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Thomas Patrick McCracken 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20221658
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 5 July 2022
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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