Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Southern Magnolia
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a stately evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, iconic for its large, glossy dark green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and enormous, fragrant white flowers up to 12 inches across. It produces cone-like fruit clusters bearing bright red seeds and is one of the most recognized ornamental trees in the South. Starting at $65.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun produces the densest canopy and most prolific flowering. In NE Florida, afternoon shade tolerance makes it versatile for various landscape positions.
Water regularly during establishment (first 1–2 years). Once established, Southern Magnolia is moderately drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture. NE Florida sandy soils benefit from mulching to retain moisture and reduce irrigation frequency.
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils — a natural fit for NE Florida's sandy, acidic soils. Amend with compost at planting to improve water retention. Apply a slow-release, acidic-formulation fertilizer (e.g., 8-2-12) in spring and summer. Avoid liming and alkaline amendments. Site in a mulched bed rather than lawn to reduce competition and leaf litter issues.
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Common questions
Is Southern Magnolia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Southern Magnolia is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 40-80 feet × 30-50 feet.