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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 7–9Climate 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

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); glossy green leaves and magnificent, image 51
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — This stately tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil; native to, image 49
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) — esteemed for its striking aesthetic and robust stature; is an evergreen tree that provides year-round, image 52
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) — Native to the southeastern United States; the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic, image 54
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) — fuzzy underside.<br><br>One of the most captivating features of the Southern Magnolia is its aromatic, image 57
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) — known for their rich fragrance; creamy white flowers which can span an impressive 8 to 12 inches in, image 59
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) — creamy white flowers which can span an impressive 8 to 12 inches in diameter; the Southern Magnolia, image 58

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