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Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta'

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Overview

The Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta') is a sleek, columnar variety reaching about 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Noted for its glossy evergreen leaves and large, fragrant white flowers, it blooms late spring to early summer. Ideal as a privacy screen or vertical accent, this low-maintenance tree thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — The Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta') is a sleek
Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — columnar variety reaching about 20 feet tall and 10 feet wideAlta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — Noted for its glossy evergreen leaves and large, fragrant white flowers, it blooms late spring toAlta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — Ideal as a privacy screen or vertical accent

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — The Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta') is a sleek
Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — columnar variety reaching about 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide
Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — Noted for its glossy evergreen leaves and large, fragrant white flowers, it blooms late spring to
Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — Ideal as a privacy screen or vertical accent

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