Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora · Tree

Southern Magnolia is a moderate-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 7-9, that matures to about 60–80 ft × 30–50 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect cream and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts pollinators, small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to deer and pests and salt.

USDA zones

7-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

60–80 ft × 30–50 ft

Spacing

24–60 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Brown, Green

Bloom color

Cream, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Pollinators, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer, Pests, Salt, Wind, Pollution, Wet soil

Watch out for

Messy — drops litter, Spreads weedily

Native to

Southeastern United States