Magnolia macrophylla

Bigleaf Magnolia
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 30-40' tall and 15-20' wide. Slow to medium growth rate. Medium lifespan, 100 years.

Native Range

Ohio to Florida.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are creamy white, 8-10" sometimes up to 14" across. Fragrant in June, flowers over a long period of time. Fruits are egg-shaped, rose colored, 3" long.

Leaf and Bark Features

Leaves extremely large 12-38". Bark is smooth, gray.

Culture and Care

Transplant balled/burlapped in full sun. Zones 5-8. Essentially free from disease and insect problems. Protect from strong winds due to large leaves.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Champion tree in Tight Hollow, Kentucky is 108'x42'.

Suggested Uses

Recommended for large areas such as parks.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

  • Magnolia macrophylla // Bigleaf Magnolia ("straight species")
    Tree.
    -- not currently in our collection --