Information on Magnolia Trees in Bloom

Magnolia trees bloom in the spring.

The Southern magnolia, or Magnolia grandiflora, is native from North Carolina down to Florida and is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Map zones 7 through 9. It has a slow growth rate and requires sun and well-drained soil to bloom.

Identification

The Southern magnolia is a large evergreen tree that grows between 40 and 80 feet tall. The leathery, dark green leaves are 5 to 8 inches. The trunk and branches form a pyramidlike appearance with a broad bottom and a pointed crown.

Flowers

The Southern magnolia's flowers bloom in the spring and last throughout the summer. Its white flowers have a nice fragrance and are 12 inches in diameter.

Fruit

The fruits of the Southern magnolia are reddish-brown and cone-like in shape. They produce red kidney-shaped seeds during the autumn months. When the fruits are mature, they hang down on thin threads.

References

• Floridata: Magnolia Grandiflora
• NC State University: Magnolia Grandiflora
• University of Connecticut: Magnolia Grandiflora