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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) — The flowers give off a heady, sweet scent and can be up to 12 inches in diameter; creamy white, image 88

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — It thrives in zones 7-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long, image 29

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree with white blooms; dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized, image 94

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long, image 105

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10; tree for full or half, image 90

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — The flowers give off a heady, sweet scent and can be up to 12 inches in diameter; creamy white, image 69

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — The flowers give off a heady, sweet scent and can be up to 12 inches in diameter; creamy white, image 107

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — tree with white blooms; dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized, image 56

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10; tree for full or half, image 52

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — especially during the establishment phase and hot spells; hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, image 92

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat; or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier', image 82

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — especially during the establishment phase and hot spells

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes, image 100

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil, image 61

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes, image 62

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to its saucer-sized flowers; it thrives in, image 85

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) — with a spread of 6 to 10 feet; this architectural plant features glossy, image 83

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — especially during the establishment phase and hot spells; hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, image 54

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 78

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) — this architectural plant features glossy; it requires regular watering, image 103

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 40

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