Southern Magnolia: A Timeless Southern Icon

Southern Magnolia, with its bold, creamy-white flowers and glossy, deep green foliage, is as southern as it gets. A strong choice for classic beauty, hardiness, and the old-fashioned elegance that many landscape architects look for. It is native to the Southeastern United States and is loved by gardeners and passersby who can’t help but stop and enjoy the sweet-smelling flowers in late spring and early summer. The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an evergreen tree that prefers USDA zones 6–10.

Landscape Appeal and Wildlife Value

Southern Magnolia is a famous decorative tree due to its dense, glossy foliage and showy, fragrant flowers. It’s an excellent choice for large landscapes or backyards and can grow to heights of 60–80 feet at maturity in ideal conditions.

The large white flowers of the Southern Magnolia lure pollinators while the large, cone-like seed pods are food for birds. With so many wildlife benefits, the Southern Magnolia is an ornamental tree to consider for your landscape.

Care and Growing Tips

Southern Magnolia loves full sun to part shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s very drought tolerant, but young trees should be watered during the first couple of years. It also requires minimal pruning, just enough to tidy it up by removing dead or crossing branches. Put mulch around the base of the tree to help the dirt keep moisture and keep the roots cooler. The Southern Magnolia can take many years to grow, but it is well worth it.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Late spring to early summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

Creamy white

Height at Maturity

60–80 feet

Care

Southern Magnolias thrive in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and benefit from deep watering during dry spells.

Plant Reproduction

Seed-producing with cone-like fruit; also propagated by cuttings or grafting

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