southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size60 to 80 feet tall30 to 50 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a tree for specimen planting, shade gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to moist soil of most types. Large white flowers are fragrant and appear throughout summer and into fall. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Prune after blooming, because dormant magnolias do not heal easily.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Autumn fern, and Woodland phlox.
Native range
Southeastern United States.