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Magnolia grandiflora

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense

Description:
Attractive dense-leaved evergreen tree well suited to a large garden. Bright glossy green leaves have a rusty brown velvety underside. Large white, fragrant flowers mainly in the warmer months. Grows approx. 10m tall x 5m wide. Use as a feature tree.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Park And Gardens, Roundabouts / Splitters, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Magnoliaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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