Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Magnoliaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
KY to FL, West to AR and LA
Source of plant
Nina Bassuk, Cornell Botanic Gardens, Plant Collections Consortium, KY , Polly Hill Arboretum, Oliver D. Diller, Cornell Botanic Gardens
Description
Round-headed tree reaching 30' to 40' in height with extremely large (12" to 32" long) leaves. The flowers are creamy-white, 8" to 10" and sometimes 14" across, with 6 petals, fragrant, solitary, borne in June. The roundish, egg-shaped, rose-colored fruits are about 3" long.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
notable texture, flowering season, foliage characteristics