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    Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight'

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight' plant details

    Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The sister to M. 'Ilini Gold' with larger flowers and larger thick leaves. Named by Wesley Whiteside.

    By: Gossler Farms

    The flowers of this deciduous magnolia are relatively small but produced in abundance. Also a vigerous grower that matures into a pear shape.

    By: Garden World

    Sister plant to Illini Gold (but a little bigger flower), this magnolia has dark green, palm shaped and thick leaves.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight' plant

    How to Grow Magnolia 'Illini Moonlight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

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    Zones

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    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 35'-40'

    Width: 20'-28'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Magnolia 'Athene'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18'-25'

    Width: 18'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular
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