Magnolia, Southern, Bare Root

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Southern Magnolia is a beloved evergreen tree known for its iconic, large, fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves with rust-colored undersides. This majestic native tree is a standout in the landscape, adding beauty and charm with its year-round foliage and show-stopping blooms that appear from late spring to summer. Southern Magnolia is especially popular in the southeastern United States, where it thrives in warm, humid conditions, but it can adapt to a range of climates. With its slow to moderate growth and dense canopy, Southern Magnolia is ideal for use as a specimen tree, shade provider, or ornamental focal point.

Key Characteristics

• Show-Stopping White Flowers: Southern Magnolia produces large, creamy white flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across. These fragrant blooms appear from late spring through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and adding elegance to any garden.

• Evergreen Foliage with Ornamental Appeal: The tree’s dense, leathery leaves are glossy green on top with a contrasting rusty-brown underside, providing year-round interest. The broad leaves create a lush canopy, making it an ideal shade tree for warm climates.

• Wildlife Habitat and Pollinator Support: Southern Magnolia’s flowers are a valuable source of nectar for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Its seeds, which mature in fall, are a food source for birds and small mammals, supporting biodiversity in the landscape.

• Adaptable and Tolerant of Various Soils: While Southern Magnolia prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils, it can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It thrives in full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different landscape settings.

• Low Maintenance and Disease-Resistant: This magnolia is generally resistant to pests and diseases and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is drought-tolerant and resilient, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Product Details

• Native Range: Southeastern United States
• Plant Life Cycle: Evergreen tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils; tolerates clay and sandy soils
• Mature Height: 60-80 feet
• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
• Bloom Color: Creamy white
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10

Southern Magnolia’s year-round beauty, fragrant flowers, and adaptability make it a quintessential choice for southern landscapes, providing elegance and ecological benefits to gardens, parks, and open spaces.