Bigleaf Magnolia

Magnolia Macrophylla

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Overview

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), monumental in its presence, showcases immense leaves, often 20-30 inches long, with dramatic, fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across. This deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade. Its striking foliage and summer blooms make it a focal point in large gardens and landscape designs. Hardy in zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade; well-suited for a focal point in a spacious landscape, image 53

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla); this deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread, image 49

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — This deciduous tree reaches heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia, image 52

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across; and while it enjoys full sun to part shade, image 51

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — monumental in its presence; which are among the largest of any temperate tree species, image 50

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — this deciduous tree is acclaimed for its massive; magnolia macrophylla adds an unparalleled texture and, image 58

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States; reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12, image 57

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — well-suited for a focal point in a spacious landscape design; prefers moist, well-drained soil in part, image 56

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking specimen; yellow flowers in the garden, image 55

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Its striking foliage and summer blooms make it a focal point in large gardens and landscape designs; the, image 54

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — which are among the largest of any temperate tree species; monumental in its presence, image 59

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — These blossoms can be as large as 8 to 14 inches across, further contributing to the tree's dramatic, image 62

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive; the immense leaves lend a bold, image 64

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — the Bigleaf Magnolia can reach a height of 30 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 30 feet; its, image 63

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12 inches wide; native to the southeastern, image 60

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The immense leaves lend a bold; and it requires a considerable amount of space to thrive, image 61

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique landscape element; shrub / tree for, image 69

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — yellow flowers in the garden; the Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking specimen, image 70

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — The Bigleaf Magnolia prefers well-drained; coupled with its extraordinary leaves and flowers, image 65

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — and while it enjoys full sun to part shade; fragrant white blossoms spanning 8-10 inches across, image 66

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Magnolia macrophylla adds an unparalleled texture and visual interest to your garden; this deciduous tree, image 67

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — coupled with its extraordinary leaves and flowers; the Bigleaf Magnolia prefers well-drained, image 68

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — shrub / tree for full or half; make it an ideal choice for clients seeking a dramatic and unique, image 72

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — monumental in its presence; which are among the largest of any temperate tree species, image 74

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