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Southern Magnolia: How to Grow the Big White Flower Tree
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Southern Magnolia: How to Grow the Big White Flower Tree

Magnolia grandiflora

Growing Southern Magnolia: evergreen tree with huge fragrant white flowers. Slow growth in full sun, fertile slightly acidic soil.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameMagnolia grandiflora
Height10-25 m
Sunlightpieno sole
Watermedia
Soilfertile acido
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthlenta
Temperature-15 a 35 °C
FloweringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug
IrrigationWater regularly in the first 3 years, then only during long summer droughts.

Southern Magnolia is an evergreen tree native to North America, famous for its huge fragrant white flowers blooming in summer. It grows slowly but majestically up to 25 metres, in full sun on fertile, slightly acidic soil. The glossy leaves stay green all year.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: fertile acido. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When does Southern Magnolia bloom?
It blooms from May to August with huge creamy white flowers scented of lemon, up to 25 cm wide, opening in succession over many weeks.
How much water does Magnolia need?
In the first 3 years water regularly to help it establish; afterwards it becomes self-sufficient and only needs irrigation in long summer droughts.

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