The Southern Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia grandiflora, is a majestic and iconic tree native to the southeastern United States. It is highly valued for its large, fragrant flowers, glossy evergreen leaves, and overall beauty.
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Appearance: The Southern Magnolia is a large, evergreen tree that can reach heights of 60 to 80 feet (18 to 24 meters) with a spread of 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters). It has a pyramidal to rounded crown and a dense, symmetrical form.
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Flowers: One of the most striking features of the Southern Magnolia is its large, fragrant flowers. The blossoms are creamy white and can measure up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in diameter. They typically bloom in late spring to early summer and continue sporadically throughout the summer months.
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Foliage: The leaves of the Southern Magnolia are leathery, glossy, and elliptical-shaped. They are dark green on the upper surface and have a rusty brown or bronze color on the underside. The foliage provides a lush and attractive backdrop to the beautiful flowers and remains on the tree year-round.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
60' - 80’ |
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Spread: |
30' - 40' |
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Spacing: |
35’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water in first year.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Gardenia, Lorpetalum, Abelia,
IMAGES: KENPEI, Magnolia grandiflora10, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070618-7344 Magnolia grandiflora, CC BY 3.0, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 070308-5376 Magnolia grandiflora, CC BY 3.0, (4) Andrew Butko, Magnolia grandiflora flower, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
