Southern Magnolia
Magnolia Grandiflora
Overview
The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree, esteemed for its large, glossy green leaves and magnificent, fragrant white blossoms reaching up to 12 inches in diameter. It boasts a pyramidal to rounded canopy and matures to heights of 60-80 feet with a spread of 30-50 feet. This stately tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Perfect as a specimen or screen.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 60–80 Ft.
- Mature width
- 30–50 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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