Monday, March 18th 2024

Magnolia / Magnolia Grandiflora

Magnolia is a beautiful flowering evergreen tree that is stately in appearance and breathtakingly beautiful when in bloom.  It is symbolic of the Deep South and adds dramatic qualities to a landscape.  Magnolia trees flower from May to July with very showy, fragrant blooms.

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil rich in humus.  Pruning is generally unnecessary.  They are medium to fast growing and light shade is ideal.

  • Bracken's Brown Beauty

    • Height: 30' to 50'
    • Width: 15' to 30'
    • Growth Rate: Medium
    • Foliage: Green leaves.
    • Bloom Color:  Large, creamy white flowers that are 8" wide.
  • Claudia Wannamaker

    • Height: 30' to 50'
    • Width: 40' to 50'
    • Growth Rate: Medium
    • Foliage: Dark green leaves.
    • Bloom Color: Creamy white fragrant flowers that are 8" to 12" wide
  • DD Blanchard

    • Height: 40' to 50'
    • Width: 25' to 35'
    • Growth Rate: Medium to fast
    • Foliage: Dark green leaves.
    • Bloom Color: White, usually 6" to 9" in diameter.
  • Little Gem

    • Height: 20' to 30'
    • Width: 25' to 35'
    • Growth Rate: Medium to fast
    • Foliage: Dark green leaves.
    • Bloom Color: Flowers are white and usually 6" to 9" in diameter.
  • Saucer

    • Height: 10' to 20'
    • Width: 10' to 20'
    • Growth Rate: Slow to medium
    • Foliage: Medium green leaves in the summer. 
      Leaves turn brown in the fall.
    • Bloom Color: Purple on the outside with white insides,  5" to 7" in diameter.
  • Sweet Bay

    • Height: 20' to 40'
    • Width: 10' to 20'
    • Growth Rate: Medium
    • Foliage: Green leaves with white underneath. 
      Leaves turn brown/green in the fall.
    • Bloom Color: Flowers are white and are usually 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" in diameter.

These are our most common varieties of magnolia trees.  If you are interested in another variety, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give us a call at 256-751-2491.

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