Magnolia grandiflora (Magnoliaceae) Evergreen tree

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Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen tree
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The Magnolia grandiflora plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. foetida. M. virginiana foetida.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia grandiflora
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Hammocks, sand dunes, buffs and sandy bottoms[72]. Rich moist soils[227]. Always found in lowland areas, never above 105 metres altitude[229]

General Uses: A fairly wind-tolerant tree, it can be used in shelterbelt plantings[200]. An essential oil is obtained from the flowers[240]. Wood - hard and fairly heavy, but weak and not durable[227]. White when first cut, it turns brown on exposure to air[229]. It is used in limited amounts for fuel, baskets, crates, woodenware and furniture[82, 227].

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