Kay Parris Southern Magnolia
Magnolia Grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Overview
The Kay Parris Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris') is a compact evergreen, boasting lustrous, dark green leaves with rust-colored undersides. Notable for its smaller, wavy-edged foliage and large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring to summer, it reaches up to 20-25 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet. This variety is a hardy, low-maintenance choice, perfect for adding elegance to smaller landscapes.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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