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D.D. Blanchard Magnolia
Common Names
Southern Magnolia
Bull Bay
Evergreen Magnolia
Loblolly Magnolia
Great Laurel Magnolia
Scientific Names
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnoliaceae family
Basic Landscape Attributes
Height Range:
35-50 ft. height
Fall Colors:
Flowers give way to spherical cone-like fruiting clusters, These clusters release individual rose-red coated seeds on slender threads
Width Range:
20-35 ft. spread
Flower Type:
Fragrant, large white flowers, typically with six petals
Shape:
Leathery, evergreen, ovate/elliptic leaves
History of
the Tree Species
Native to moist wooded areas in Southeastern U.S. (North Carolina to Texas).
Blooms used by florists for decorative purposes.
Wood used for furniture, boxes, cabinetry, and doors.
Basic Growing Conditions
Full sun to partial shade
Medium water needs
Performs best in moist, rich, well-drained soul
Not tolerant of extreme soil conditions
Not tolerant of urban pollutants
Scientific Facts
Flower petals are edible, though flavor is intense and tastes similar to how they smell
Not typically eaten raw, petals often pickled, diced, and used in salads
Bark is a diaphoretic, stimulant, and tonic
Bark used in treatment of malaria and rheumatism
Decoction has been used as a wash for sores and bath for prickly heat itching
Alcoholic extract of plant may reduce blood pressure
Location on tree on Shelby Ave: