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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) — and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — These blossoms can be as large as 8 to 14 inches across, further contributing to the tree's dramatic flair; shrub /
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Magnolia macrophylla adds an unparalleled texture and visual interest to your garden; this deciduous tree, image 91
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — This deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — These blossoms can be as large as 8 to 14 inches across, further contributing to the tree's dramatic, image 86
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — These blossoms can be as large as 8 to 14 inches across, further contributing to the tree's dramatic flair
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and while it enjoys full sun to part shade; fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree for full or half
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — This deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; these blossoms can be as large as 8 to 14 inches across, further, image 71
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — monumental in its presence; which are among the largest of any temperate tree species, image 50
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique landscape element; shrub / tree for full or half
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree for full or half; make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique, image 72
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States; reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12, image 57
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Magnolia macrophylla adds an unparalleled texture and visual interest to your garden; this deciduous tree, image 67
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across; and while it enjoys full sun to part shade
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive; the immense leaves lend a bold, image 88
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12 inches wide; native to the southeastern, image 60
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — the Bigleaf Magnolia can reach a height of 30 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet; its, image 87
Magnolia Macrophylla
Magnolia Macrophylla
Magnolia Macrophylla
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