General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Magnolia grandiflora
  • Common Names- Southern magnolia or bull bay
  • Spread- 108-120 inches**
  • Height- 120-144 inches**
  • Average Production- 1000-3000 flower per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 365-750 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained soils, Loamy or Sandy
  • Soil moisture- 20%
  • Soil pH- 6.5-7.5
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- In early Spring or in warmer climates (February, March, April)
  • Temperature range- 18-32 Celsius

Tips to Grow Magnolia

  1. Arrange good quality magnolia root ball.
  2. The soil should be moist but well-drained, rich, neutral to slightly acidic.
  3. Dig a hole at least 1.5 times the width of the root ball. Place the root ball in the hole and fill the water. Root ball should be exactly level with the ground around the planting hole.
  4. We can add compost and can spread Mulch lightly around the plant for better growth.
  5. With just a little planning and maintenance, magnolia trees will be the absolute star of your garden for a lifetime.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers