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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 7–9Type TreeClimate Temperate

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree for full or half; especially during the establishment phase and hot spells, image 76

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — white flowers in the garden; as an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, image 55

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes in well-draining, acidic soil; the, image 70

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree with white blooms; dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized, image 75

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — this architectural plant features glossy; it requires regular watering

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree for full or half; especially during the establishment phase and hot spells, image 57

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10; tree for full or half, image 71

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'; ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited, image 58

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil, image 80

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) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat; or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier', image 44

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — white flowers in the garden; as an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it requires regular watering; with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long, image 67

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree for full or half; especially during the establishment phase and hot spells, image 95

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — As an espalier, it's trained to grow flat against a structure, reaching up to 20 feet tall and, image 59

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes, image 81

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — this architectural plant features glossy; it requires regular watering, image 84

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat; or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10; tree for full or half

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — this architectural plant features glossy

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat; or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier', image 101

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — The flowers give off a heady, sweet scent and can be up to 12 inches in diameter; creamy white and fragrant

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

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