Magnolia grandiflora SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA
BROADLEAF
EVERGREEN
PARTIAL SUN
NON-NATIVE
MODERATE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H: 70FT W: 40FT
The southern magnolia is an iconic tree being the symbol of the American South and the state tree of Mississippi. It’s prized for its massive, fragrant white blooms that emerge in late spring before giving way to cone-like fruits. Its bark has been used medicinally for centuries to help ease anxiety and inflammation. Magnolias are true living fossils, having evolved long before bees. Their flowers are pollinated primarily by beetles, which are attracted to its protein-rich pollen. The blooms feature a unique strategy in which flowers close at night, temporarily trapping beetles and coating them with pollen before reopening in the morning.
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