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Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier

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Overview

The Southern Magnolia, or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier', is an evergreen tree prized for its glossy leaves and large, aromatic white flowers. As an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It thrives in zones 7-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossomsSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soilSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — It thrives in zones 7-9 and prefers full sun to partial shadeSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — As an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wideSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized flowers+101

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — It thrives in zones 7-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — As an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized flowers
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with a spread of 6 to 10 feet
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — this architectural plant features glossy
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes in well-draining, acidic soil
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — The flowers give off a heady, sweet scent and can be up to 12 inches in diameter
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with each blossom lasting for about a week
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it requires regular watering
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — It thrives in zones 7-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade; tree with white blooms
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — especially during the establishment phase and hot spells
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — white flowers in the garden
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree with white blooms
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree for full or half
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'; ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — As an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long, image 29
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat; or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'

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