Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Magnoliaceae

Genus:

Magnolia

Species:

Magnolia macrophylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers sheltered locations with high organic matter

Germination Information