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D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'

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Overview

The D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') is a regal evergreen, offering a year-round display of glossy, dark green leaves with velvety, coppery-brown undersides. With a mature height of 50-70 ft and a spread of 30-50 ft, this stately tree features large, fragrant, white blossoms that span up to 12 inches, flourishing from late spring to early summer. Ideal for zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D
D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard') is a regal evergreen

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
30–50 Ft.
Mature width
20–35 Ft.

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D
D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') — Blanchard') is a regal evergreen

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