Saint Mary Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'

Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #05950
7-9

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A versatile dwarf southern magnolia with a compact, pyramidal form, dense branching, and large, glistening green leaves with showy bronze undersides. Produces large, white, cup-shaped, fragrant flowers in the summer. Works well as a stately specimen tree for smaller landscapes, or to accent larger landscapes. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water deeply when dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide with age.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesCompact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis dwarf evergreen Magnolia is the dream tree for small gardens because it has so many applications. If kept clipped, it makes a lovely small standard or matched pair. As a matched pair, this Magnolia is particularly charming flanking a decorative gateway or piece of sculpture. Lovely lined up and evenly spaced in long, narrow formal beds surrounded by hedges or low-growing flowering shrubs. Small enough to grow in the side yard as a screen. Ideal for town houses and condominiums.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce watering frequency; best with regular moisture, but will tolerate brief dry spells. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesCompact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis dwarf evergreen Magnolia is the dream tree for small gardens because it has so many applications. If kept clipped, it makes a lovely small standard or matched pair. As a matched pair, this Magnolia is particularly charming flanking a decorative gateway or piece of sculpture. Lovely lined up and evenly spaced in long, narrow formal beds surrounded by hedges or low-growing flowering shrubs. Small enough to grow in the side yard as a screen. Ideal for town houses and condominiums.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Aucuba (Aucuba)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide deep, nutrient-rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce watering frequency; best with regular moisture, but will tolerate brief dry spells. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.

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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.