Species: Magnolia macrophylla

(mag-nol'ee-ah mak-ro-fil'ah)

Magnolia macrophylla

Bigleaf Magnolia

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Sara Gladney', 'var. ashei', 'Whopper'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 30' - 40' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oval to rounded

Ornamental Other: prefers deep soil rich in organic matter; sun to part shade; shelter from drying winds

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: prefers deep soil rich in organic matter; sun to part shade; shelter from drying winds

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to South Eastern US.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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