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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) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes in
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — creamy white and fragrant blossoms; this plant prefers full sun to partial shade and flourishes, image 43
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — which can grow up to 8 inches long, image 86
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with each blossom lasting for about a week
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it is trained to grow in a flat
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with a spread of 6 to 10 feet; this architectural plant features glossy, image 45
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with each blossom lasting for about a week; white flowers in the garden, image 106
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — with a spread of 6 to 10 feet; this architectural plant features glossy
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil; it is trained
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — Ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited spaces with well-draining, acidic soil, image 42
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — or Magnolia grandiflora 'Espalier'; ideal for creating a lush, vertical accent in limited, image 96
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora Espalier) — it requires regular watering
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