Botanical Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Common Name: evergreen magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Distribution/Origin: Southern USA
Leaf/Bud: evergreen, brown/orange pubescent on underside
Flower/Inflorescence: large white bowl shaped flowers, intoxicating fragrance
Fruit/Seed: large pubescent buds, follicle
Stem/Bark: brown bark with red tinge
Size: height 60-80ft, spread 30-50ft
Habit: upright
Form: perfect
Culture: full sun - part shade, moist well-drained soil
Landscape Use: evergreen tree
Notes: branched break easily, can't handle heavy snow
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