Magnolia

This evergreen with fragrant flowers is a beautiful choice for screening. Large, glossy foliage has a rich brown underside and green fruit ripen to rosy red in the fall. Also effective as specimen, in groups, or in a shrub border. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Azalea

Crape Myrtle

Yaupon Holly

Plant Details

Common name

Magnolia
Botanical name

Magnolia
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

20-30' (6-10 m)
Habit

Upright
Feed

In spring
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

White
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

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