Monlia southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Monlia'
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monlia' southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Monlia') is a tree for specimen planting and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. This evergreen grows in a conical shape and bears fragrant flowers in spring and summer. Deer tend to pass it by. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Bloodgood Japanese maple, Sweet woodruff, and Blue Chiffon rose of sharon.