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