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Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia)

Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia)

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Evergreen Magnolia, Bull Bay, Magnolia Tree Grandiflora

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as Southern Magnolia, Evergreen Magnolia, or Bull Bay, is an evergreen tree featuring dark green foliage that becomes adorned with large, white, fragrant flowers up to 20 cm in diameter through spring and summer. It can reach upwards of 25 m tall and 20 m wide but can be contained with trimming. Magnolia grandiflora makes for a lovely specimen tree and is also commonly used for avenue planting, or included in a “white” garden.

Southern Magnolia is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Magnolia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	25.00 m
Spread:	20.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Japanese, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Evergreen Magnolia, Bull Bay, Magnolia Tree Grandiflora

Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) Details

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as Southern Magnolia, Evergreen Magnolia, or Bull Bay, is an evergreen tree featuring large and glossy foliage and impressive flowers. The dark green foliage is lush and become adorned with large, white, fragrant flowers up to 20 cm in diameter through spring and summer. It can reach upwards of 25 m tall and 20 m wide but can be contained with trimming. This Magnolia grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost and cool climates though should be protected while it is establishing. Magnolia grandiflora makes for a lovely specimen tree and is also commonly used for avenue planting, or included in a “white” garden. The beauty of this tree will please no matter where it is used.