Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen Magnolia)
Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen Magnolia)
5 (15)m, Evergreen Magnolia or Southern Magnolia has huge, pure white to creamy white, saucer-like flowers which reach up to 30 cm (!) in diameter. It is an evergreen (!) tree native of northern Carolina to Florida and Texas with glossy dark green, leathery foliage, which is finely covered with brownish maroon hairs beneath. Later it makes large, pineapple-like purplish fruits with scarlet berries in autumn. A very decorative and robust specis. Protect young plants from freezing through, e. g. with a thick dry mulch layer. IV-V.More Details »