Discover the Majestic Southern Magnolia: Evergreen Beauty with Fragrant Blooms
The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a stately, native North American evergreen tree. It is celebrated for its large, beautiful, saucer-shaped, fragrant flowers, making it a Southern landscape tradition. Capable of growing moderately to a height of 80 feet or more, it forms a dense, dark green pyramidal shape. Numerous cultivars offer various shapes and densities. In late spring and throughout the summer, huge, waxy, fragrant, white blossoms open, perfuming the garden. These are followed by fuzzy brown cones ripening in fall to reveal bright red seeds, which attract wildlife. Long used as a striking specimen, Southern Magnolia also works well as a screen or street tree and is relatively easy to grow, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.
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A magnificent Southern Magnolia displays its large, fragrant white flower against a backdrop of its glossy evergreen leaves.
Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Common Name: Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay, Large Tree Magnolia
Hardiness Zones: 7A through 10A
Height: 60 to 80 feet
Spread: 30 to 40 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Spring & Summer: Large, leathery, oblong, shiny dark green evergreen leaves, 5 to 8 inches long. The underside is covered with a fine, red-brown fuzz. Fall: No significant color change; the leaves are shed as new foliage emerges.
Bark: Gray and smooth when young, developing scaly plates with age.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade is best for Southern Magnolia.
Soil: Tolerates a variety of soils including clay, sand, and loam; prefers slightly alkaline to acidic conditions; can grow in occasionally wet to well-drained soils.
Wildlife Value: The bright red seeds that are revealed in the fall attract various birds and small mammals. The large, fragrant flowers also attract pollinators.
Why Choose Southern Magnolia?
Stunning and Fragrant White Flowers:
Southern Magnolia is renowned for its enormous, creamy white, saucer-shaped flowers, up to 8 inches in diameter. These blooms are incredibly fragrant, perfuming the entire garden in late spring and sporadically throughout the summer.
Elegant Evergreen Foliage:
Its large, leathery, glossy dark green leaves provide year-round beauty and a classic Southern look. The reddish-brown fuzz on the underside of the leaves adds an extra touch of visual interest.
Versatile Landscape Use:
This majestic tree serves as a striking specimen in any garden. It can also be used effectively as a dense screen for privacy or, with lower limbs removed, as a stately street tree. Its adaptability makes it a valuable addition to various landscapes.
Attracts Wildlife:
The unique fuzzy brown cones that follow the magnificent flowers ripen to reveal bright red seeds. These seeds are a sought-after food source for a variety of birds and small mammals, enhancing the biodiversity of your landscape.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Southern Magnolia
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single southern magnolia can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 20,352 miles.
A single southern magnolia can absorb enough stormwater to fill 1,342 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single southern magnolia removes as much air pollution as the weight of 196 smartphones.
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