Magnolia grandiflora /Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora  / Magnolia grandiflora
Specimen in bloom in early summer
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Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Common Name: Southern Magnolia
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height: over 50 feet
Spread: over 50 feet
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
Flower color: White
Fruit present: Summer
Fruit color: Red
Light Exposure: Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: A very large tree with evergreen, dense foliage with rusty color on undersides. Highly fragrant, white flowers in spring and early summer. It is used as screen and as a lawn specimen where it probably should not be in many situations. Few plants will grow under its capopy. It has some salt tolerance.