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Magnolia grandiflora, Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay

Magnolia grandiflora

Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay
Family: Magnoliaceae
USDA Zone: 7-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Southern magnolia is a fast-growing, medium-sized, native evergreen tree that grows 60 to 90 feet (18-27 m) tall. The large, white flowers are perfect and fragrant. The seeds are drupelike with a soft, fleshy outer seed coat and an inner stony portion. Southern magnolia develops a deep taproot. As trees grow the root structure changes. Trees of sapling stage and beyond have a rather extensive root system. Older trees develop a fluted base with the ridges corresponding to the attachment of major lateral roots.

The Little Gem Magnolia is a slow-growing hybrid that is sometimes called a "dwarf". It will get tall, but not nearly as tall as the M. grandiflora, and it grows very slowly. It may grow to be 8 - 10' wide. It has blooms on it when it is very young, and in container. The leaves are smaller and some have more "golden rust" color on the underside. These magnolias are prized for small lawns, and their popularity is growing.

See Article about Tropical Magnolias.

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Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem - Southern magnolia

Dwarf variety of Southern magnolia. The large, white flowers are perfect and fragrant. Leaves are fluffy and brown teddy-bear-like underneath. Cold hardy magnolia, very compact grower.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
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