southern magnolia, evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Native: Southeastern United States.

General Notes:

A Magnolia grandiflora in Sutter Creek is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 80 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 180 inches and a crown spread of 72 feet

Tree Characteristics

• Shape: Oval, Rounded or Umbrella
• Foliage: Evergreen, Elliptic to Broadly Ovate, Glossy Dark Green
• Height: 60 - 80 feet.
• Width: 50 - 60 feet.
• Flowers: Showy. Fragrant White. Flowers in Spring, Summer or Fall.
• Fruit: Prolific, Purple or Red Follicle, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall.
• Bark: Light Green, Fissured.
• Shading Capacity: Dense to Very Dense in Leaf.
• Litter Issue: Flowers, Dry Fruit and Leaves.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 4 - 12 and 14 - 24; H1, H2; USDA Hardiness 7 - 9.
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Resistant: Oak Root Fungus.
• Susceptible: Aphids, Scales and Spider Mites, Root Rot and Verticillium.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Medium.
• Root Damage Potential: High.
• Health Hazard: Allergy and Irritant
• Biogenic Emissions: Moderate.
• Attracts: Birds

Source:

SelecTree. "Magnolia grandiflora Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 20, 2018.
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/magnolia-grandiflora >