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Magnolia grandiflora

Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

It's large, simple leathery appearance makes the pyramidal Magnolia grandiflora perfect for either a street or lawn tree. Its leaves are 4-8" long, and its powerfully fragrant blooms are carried throughout the summer and fall. If these plants are grafted, they are more predictable (may take 15 years to bloom). Ungrafted trees will take only 2-3 years. Restricted root areas or heavy soils will slow the growth process. In zones 4 and 5, the tree needs a warm wall or a pocket

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.