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Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora

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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

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree

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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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — Native to the southeastern United States

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — fragrant white blossoms reaching up to 12 inches in diameter; its presence is not just a visual asset but also

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — Native to the southeastern United States; the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic, image 54

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — Perfect as a specimen or screen; this species is drought tolerant once established and requires minimal pruning

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); glossy green leaves and magnificent, image 51

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — is an evergreen tree that provides year-round interest in any landscape design; they are hardy in USDA zones 7

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — leathery leaves that are a dark green on the top with a rust-colored; known for their rich fragrance, image 56

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — tree for full or half

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — known for their rich fragrance

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — making it a cherished addition for any client; white flowers in the garden

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — this majestic tree reaches heights between 60 to 80 feet with a spread of 30 to 50 feet at maturity; esteemed for

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — tree with white blooms

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree; it boasts a pyramidal to rounded canopy

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — this majestic tree reaches heights between 60 to 80 feet with a spread of 30 to 50 feet at maturity, image 55

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — is an evergreen tree that provides year-round interest in any landscape design; they are hardy in USDA, image 53

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — leathery leaves that are a dark green on the top with a rust-colored; known for their rich fragrance

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — esteemed for its striking aesthetic and robust stature; is an evergreen tree that provides year-round interest in

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — It boasts a pyramidal to rounded canopy and matures to heights of 60-80 feet with a spread of 30-50, image 48

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — glossy green leaves and magnificent; this majestic tree reaches heights between 60 to 80 feet with a, image 46

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — creamy white flowers which can span an impressive 8 to 12 inches in diameter; the Southern Magnolia, image 58

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — This stately tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil; native to the

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — glossy green leaves and magnificent; this majestic tree reaches heights between 60 to 80 feet with a spread of 30 to

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — glossy green leaves and magnificent

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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
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Marija Gajić, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Fausta Samaritani, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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