Magnolia macrophylla
Magnolia macrophylla · also Bigleaf magnolia, Umbrella tree, Large-leaf cucumber-tree
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Magnolia macrophylla, also known as bigleaf magnolia, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its exceptionally large leaves (up to 30 inches) and large white flowers (up to 12 inches). This species thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soils and full sun.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 180.01%11 yr5.3 in
- 50.00%—8.0 in
- 40.00%—3.0 in
- 30.02%—5.9 in
- 20.00%—1.3 in
- 20.01%—4.5 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 30–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20–30 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, Nutrient-rich
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.5 in, mean 5.8 in, 90th percentile 8.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Mississippi lowland forests
Other Magnolia in the catalogue
32 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
