Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Large |
Mature Height & Spread | 60-75' x 40-60' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant |
Container Sizes | #5, #15, 24" box, 36" box |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-12, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7B |
Plant Type | Tree |
Moderate-growing evergreen tree with an upright growth habit to 60-75’ tall x 40-60’ wide becoming somewhat rounded with age. This long-lived long-time landscape favorite features large glossy deep-green leaves with attractive rust-colored undersides and is accented with strongly-fragrant 8-10” wide bright-white flowers appearing mid-summer to fall. Flowers are followed by woody cone-like seed pods that exhibit glossy red seeds in fall. This handsome species is best-suited to large lawn or open space areas that can accommodate its large size and surface-rooting habit. Grows in a variety of climates from coastal to warmer inland areas though best growth and flowering performance generally occur in areas receiving consistent summer heat. Prefers regular watering in a well-drained soil and a full sun exposure.