Magnolia grandiflora #5
Magnolia grandiflora #5
Southern Magnolia
Fragrant early summer blossoms
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A slow growing evergreen tree with large, green glossy leaves. Has large cup-shaped, very fragrant, white blossoms in early summer. Flowers give way to spherical cone-like fruiting clusters that release individual rose-red coated seeds. Use in lawns, near decks/patios, small street tree or in containers. Also may be grown as a screen or hedge.
Botanical Name- Magnolia grandiflora
Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 50 ft
Mature Height- 80 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #5
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally in late winter or right after flowering; avoid heavy cuts. Keep soil consistently moist and fertile. Mulch around the root zone to preserve moisture.
Trimming Instructions- Prune just after flowering if required. Generally needs minimal trimming???focus on dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
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