Magnolia macrophylla Bigleaf magnolia (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia macrophylla
Bigleaf magnolia
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia macrophylla plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Kentucky to North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bigleaf magnolia.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia macrophylla
Common Name:  Bigleaf magnolia
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Usually growing in isolated groups of a few individuals in sheltered deep rich woods, often in ravines and river valleys[82, 229].

Cultivation Notes: Best grown in a warm position in a moderately rich free soil of an open texture[1]. Dislikes limey soils[11]. Prefers a neutral to acid soil but tolerates alkaline soils so long as they are deep and rich in humus[188]. The branches are brittle and the leaves very large, so a sheltered position is required[200, 229]. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution[200]. Dormant mature plants are hardy to about -20°c[200] but the plants are apt to be damaged by late frosts when they are young[1]. Trees are slow-growing in the wild[229] and do not commence flowering until they are mature[245]. The leaves are very large and can be up to 80cm long by 25cm wide[229]. The flowers are swetly scented[229, 245]. The fleshy roots are easily damaged and any transplanting is best done during a spell of mild moist weather in late spring[182].

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