Majestic Beauty® Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora 'Monlia'

Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #05945
7-9

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A magnificent evergreen with extra large, glossy dark green leaves and attractive, creamy white buds that open to huge, showy, cup-shaped, fragrant blooms. The open-branched pyramidal shape helps make this a classic for a shade tree or landscape specimen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water deeply when dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 35 to 40 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Design IdeasThis is a fabulous evergreen tree that can be used as a shade tree or specimen. Horizontal spread, more narrow than the species, allows it to fit into smaller gardens. Its foliage is beautiful in indoor arrangements.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
LoreSouthern magnolia is the state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi. It grows in mixed stands of forest in areas of well drained but evenly moist soils and accessible water table. It is also considered the largest native flower in North America. It's equally generous seed pods feed a wide variety of wildlife.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Design IdeasThis is a fabulous evergreen tree that can be used as a shade tree or specimen. Horizontal spread, more narrow than the species, allows it to fit into smaller gardens. Its foliage is beautiful in indoor arrangements.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient rich, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
LoreSouthern magnolia is the state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi. It grows in mixed stands of forest in areas of well drained but evenly moist soils and accessible water table. It is also considered the largest native flower in North America. It's equally generous seed pods feed a wide variety of wildlife.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.