Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Description
M. grandiflora bears large, pure white, strongly fragrant flowers, which usually have 6 segments. The species and varieties of this kind bloom throughout summer and fall.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Blooming
Magnolia flowers come in white, pink, red, purple, or yellow followed by cone-like fruits bearing colorful seeds. Some species take many years to flower.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Growth
Grows best in sun or partial shade. Mulch in early spring, especially where soils are dry. Late frost is a threat to early bloomers.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Propagate with cuttings: greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings for deciduous species in summer and semi-ripe cuttings for evergreens in early fall. Can also graft in winter.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Pest
Snails, weevils, thrips, scale insects, and planthoppers. Magnolia is also prone to spot anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, canker, butt rot, canker, fungal spots, anthracnose, and dieback, all of which are quite common.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes borne before the leaves. M. campbellii can takes up to 30 years to flower.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Magnolias prefer soil that is rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic. Species also require regular watering.
