Magnolia grandiflora

Brown pubescence on underside of leaf is found on hardier forms-large white fragrant flowers-produces much debris.

Magnolia grandiflora

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Common Name southern magnolia
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 10
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 75
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 22.5
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Ridged
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Dark green Brown back
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Waxy-dense

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