Common Name(s): | Southern Magnolia, Magnolia,Southern |
Scientific Name: | Magnolia grandiflora |
Family: | Magnoliaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 15 m |
Flowers: | May |
Fruits: | Summer |
Description: A medium or sometimes large tree uncommon in rich, moist soils in the southeastern U.S. Elsewhere, planted as an ornamental because of its showy flowers and large evergreen leaves. The Latin name grandiflora refers to its large, fragrant, handsome flowers. |