…has a very compact habit. Bred at Burncoose by Arnold Dance about 40 years ago. Camellia x williamsii ‘Burncoose Apple Blossom’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Burncoose Apple Blossom’ Magnolia ‘Mr Julian’…

…of pink at the base of the flower and the pollen bearing anthers are pink too. Arnold Dance (former head gardener at Burncoose for 40 years) and David Clulow (magnolia…

…detail to the plant (52 years old) growing beside the conservatory at Burncoose and bred by Arnold Dance. A wonderful gift from a most remarkable magnolia artist. I doubt it…

…in 1818 so Jim was nearly right! It is possible that a US species did come to Caerhays perhaps from the Arnold Arboretum. However, far more likely is that it…