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Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'

Also Known As

  • Saint Mary Southern Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-25'
  • W: 20'-25'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary' plant details

Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, indumentum, small tree, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact form of the southern magnolia, eventually to 20-25' tall with densely held branches forming a pyramidal shape. Perfect small tree for the small to medium garden. Shiny green leaves have bronze indumentum (think fur) on the undersides. Spring flowers are white and sweetly fragrant. Enjoys full sun to part shade with regular summer water at least until well established. Tolerant of dampish places and said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary' plant

How to Grow Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
    • fuzzy

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