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    Magnolia salicifolia

    Also Known As

    • Anise Magnolia
    • Japanese Willow-Leaf Magnolia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Magnolia salicifolia plant details

    Magnolia salicifolia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia salicifolia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, shade tree, small tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia salicifolia

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Narrow, willow-like leaves... fragrant white flowers with 6 narrow petals produced on leafless stems and often on young plants... and bark which is pleasantly lemon- scented when bruised all add up to a different but wonderful small tree. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Magnolia salicifolia plant

    How to Grow Magnolia salicifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Magnolia macrophylla var. ashei flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    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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    Magnolia sprengeri 'Burncoose'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular
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