D.D. Blanchard southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size35 to 50 feet tall20 to 35 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Creamy white
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'D.D. Blanchard' southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'D.D. Blanchard') is a tree for specimen planting, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Its conical shape and evergreen leaves give year-round structure, and its creamy white, fragrant flowers attract bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Birds visit too, and the tree tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Persimmon, Rose of sharon, and Sweet woodruff.