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southern magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora
Family: Magnoliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
The Southern Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia grandiflora, is a beloved tree, especially in the southeastern United States.
Common Names
- Southern Magnolia
- Bull Bay
- Evergreen Magnolia
- Big-laurel
- Large-flower Magnolia
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora L.
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: laurier tulipier (English), bull-bay (English), southern magnolia (English)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southeastern United States.
- Common escape in the Sandhills region. (e.g., Moore Co., NC; Wake Co.)
- Grows well throughout Georgia.
- Also found in Texas gardens.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen tree.
- Grows at a moderate rate.
- Can reach a height of 80 feet or more (some specimens over 100 feet) with a 30 to 40-foot spread.
- Forms a dense crown (more open in shade).
- Straight trunk and conical crown.
- Large, fragrant white flowers (citrus scented).
- Leaves are evergreen and glossy.
- Fruit is a reddish-brown bur.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions it as a common escape in the Sandhills region.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Few pest problems.
Further Information
- Arborday.org: Offers information on size, height, growth rate, sun and soil preference.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Includes briefs and articles about Magnolia grandiflora.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Hosts photos, including those by William S. Justice.
Quirky Facts
- Southern Magnolia was officially designated as the Mississippi State Flower in 1952.
- It is the hardest and heaviest of the three primary magnolia species that are commercially harvested in the United States.