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Magnoliaceae
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
Southern magnolia is a beautiful, large broadleaf evergreen tree native to the Southeast United States. The huge, waxy, fragrant white flowers debut in late spring and continue sporadically into fall. The glossy, leathery, dark green leaves - often with contrasting gray or brown undersides - are big and bold. Large cone-like fruits with fleshy red seeds are ornamental in fall. Many cultivars have been selected for compactness, hardiness, habit, leaf color, and other characteristics.
Southern magnolia likes sun or light shade and moist, well drained soil. It may need protection from winter winds in the northern part of its hardiness zone. Use it as a shade tree or specimen plant.
9 - 1
7 - 9
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Broadleaf Evergreen
Full Sun, Partial Sun
20'-80' / 6.1m - 24.4m
10'-60' / 3.0m - 18.3m
Spring, Summer, Fall
Southeastern United States
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Pollution, Drought
Slow
Drought Tolerant
Pyramidal
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
White
Red
Dark Green
Gray
Yes
No
Single
Coarse
Glossy
Smooth
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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