10 Southern Magnolia Grandiflora Live Trees Beautiful Evergreen Specimen Plant
Southern magnolia is one of our most attractive native broad-leaved evergreen trees. There are few trees that can rival it as a specimen tree for larger landscapes, maturing to 50’ tall or more. With its thick and glossy green 6-8” leaves and large, fragrant white flowers up to 8” in diameter, southern magnolia attracts attention year round.
The Magnolia Grandiflora grows best in full sun with acidic, well-drained soils. To enhance the beauty of southern magnolia, gardeners often allow this tree to branch to the ground. With the dense shade of evergreen leaves, few companions can grow in the shade of southern magnolia. It should be protected from very windy sites which can result in winter leaf burn.
Southern Magnolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with glossy green leaves and large, fragrant white flowers in summer. The deep green leaves are contrasted by copper colored undersides. Flowers are followed by attractive seedpods studded with bright red seeds for winter interest. A great choice for larger spaces.
This evergreen magnolia is easy to grow. It flowers best when planted in full sun to light or open shade. It will thrive in a rich moist to well-drained soil, but will tolerate sand and clay if the drainage is adequate. Southern magnolia branches can break in the snow, although this cultivar is resistant to this. On young plants carefully brush off snow. If any limbs do break on the tree, prune out to provide a clean wound for quick and proper healing
Large flowers, with a pleasing lemon fragrance, nestle among the glossy evergreen leaves in early to mid-summer. The foliage of this tree is not only shiny above, but there is a rusty-red fuzzy covering underneath which is very attractive.