Magnolia Species, Bull Bay, Evergreen Magnolia, Large-Flowered Magnolia, Southern Magnolia
Magnoliagrandiflora

Family: Magnoliaceae Genus: Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-a)
Species: grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Ferment seeds before storing