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Bigleaf Magnolia

Magnolia Macrophylla

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Overview

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), monumental in its presence, showcases immense leaves, often 20-30 inches long, with dramatic, fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across. This deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade. Its striking foliage and summer blooms make it a focal point in large gardens and landscape designs. Hardy in zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States; reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12, image 81

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — which are among the largest of any temperate tree species
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking specimen; yellow flowers in the garden, image 79
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The immense leaves lend a bold; and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive, image 85
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — well-suited for a focal point in a spacious landscape design; prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — this deciduous tree is acclaimed for its massive; magnolia macrophylla adds an unparalleled texture and visual
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The immense leaves lend a bold
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique landscape element; shrub / tree for, image 93
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12 inches wide; native to the southeastern, image 84
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique landscape element; shrub / tree for, image 69
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia prefers well-drained; coupled with its extraordinary leaves and flowers
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Its striking foliage and summer blooms make it a focal point in large gardens and landscape designs; the, image 54
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking specimen; yellow flowers in the garden
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive; the immense leaves lend a bold, image 64
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — monumental in its presence; which are among the largest of any temperate tree species, image 74
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and while it enjoys full sun to part shade
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — monumental in its presence
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree for full or half; make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique landscape element
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking specimen; yellow flowers in the garden, image 55
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — well-suited for a focal point in a spacious landscape design
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and while it enjoys full sun to part shade; fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across, image 66
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Its striking foliage and summer blooms make it a focal point in large gardens and landscape designs; the Bigleaf
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