mountain magnolia
Magnolia fraseri
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size50 to 100 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mountain magnolia (Magnolia fraseri) is a tree for accent, woodland, and pollinator garden use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to wet soil. Its large white flowers are fragrant and open from spring into early summer. Bees visit the blooms and birds visit the tree. Prune right after it blooms, because dormant magnolias do not easily heal.
Pairs well with Blue star, Beautyberry, Fountain grass, and Cross vine.
Native range
AL, GA, KY, NC, and 6 more places. See all 10
AL, GA, KY, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, VA, and WV.