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Magnolia macrophylla
Bigleaf Magnolia

$45.00 $58.50
This size 5 in stock Product ID: 987112

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CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Yellowish White, White, Cream

Berry / Fruit Color: Brown-Beige, Pink

Spring Foliage Color: Light Green

Summer Foliage Color: Light Green

Fall Foliage Color: Yellow, Brown-Beige

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 15' - 25'

Width: 10' - 20'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Tree: Service life varies

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: N.A.

Yearly Trimming Tips: Selectively Prune into Small Tree Shape over Period of Many Years.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3

Best Side of House: East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Iron Chlorosis, Needs Thick Winter Mulch, Needs Regular Irrigation, Susceptible to Late Spring Frosts, Slow to Reach Mature Size

Description

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) features very large light green leaves that are the biggest simple leaf in North America measuring upto 36" long! They are native to pockets of the Appalachian mountains with perfect rich soils and protected from winds. One would think that plant like this would not do well in Kansas landscapes. However if given a little bit of wind protection, some watering, and decent soil, these trees will do fine and grow vigorously growing in sun or shade. Big leaf magnolias also produce large creamy white flowers and have silvery backs to their leaves adding to the appeal. With ideal conditions, a growth rate of 1 to 2 feet per year is possible. With more difficult conditions they will grow a few inches per year but still look attractive. There seems to be no other plant that can add a tropical feel like big leaf Magnolia. Magnolias in general are a family of plants that have been around for millions of years and are among the most primitive of all flowers. In fact, most magnolia flowers evolved before bees and are thus pollinated by beetles. Magnolias generally have no serious pests or diseases.

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