Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia
Plants are about 4 to 8 inches tall.
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the southeastern United States, from coastal North Carolina to central Florida, and west to East Texas and Oklahoma. Reaching 27.5 m (90 ft) in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large dark green leaves up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long and 12 cm (4.7 in) wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. Although endemic to the lowland subtropical forests on the Gulf and south Atlantic coastal plain, magnolia grandiflora is widely cultivated in warmer areas around the world. The timber is hard and heavy, and has been used commercially to make furniture, pallets, and veneer.
Magnolia grandiflora cultivar being able to handle -20 Degree.
Produces large fragrant creamy white saucer shaped flowers that are 8 inches wide.
Magnolia Care:
Magnolias like well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
Magnolia trees need little help from you to thrive. They’ll live up to a century in the right growing conditions.
Watering: Most varieties tolerate hot summers and some drought. But younger trees will need to be watered regularly for two years until they’re established. Drip irrigation is your friend.
Pruning: Magnolias don’t need much pruning other than to lop off damaged branches or to shape up the tree to keep it pretty. The best time to prune is right after the tree finishes blooming in late spring or early summer.
Fertilizing: If your tree is healthy and blooming, no fertilizer needed. Feed a young tree at time of planting.
Keep foot traffic away from the root zone of young trees. Their roots are sensitive and easy to damage.
Mature Height ( 25-30 Feet )
Mature Width ( 15-20 Feet )
Exposure ( Full sun to partial shade )
Hardiness Zones ( 5b-9 )