Bigleaf Magnolia Magnolia macrophylla - Metamagnolia macrophylla

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Botanical Name:

Magnolia macrophylla

Family:

Magnoliaceae

Genus:

Magnolia

Species:

macrophylla

Common Name:

Bigleaf Magnolia

Height:

30-50 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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Magnolia macrophylla

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Characteristics

Low PH

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

In a Nutshell:

* This species boasts the largest simple leaf and single flower of any native plant in North America.

* It is a medium-sized understory tree 15-20 m tall, distinguished from other magnolias by the large leaf size, 25-80 cm long and 11-30 cm broad.

* Many of the tree's branches bend under the weight of the large foliage.
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* A hot infusion of the bark has been snuffed for treating sinus problems and has been held in the mouth for treating toothache. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Bigleaf magnolia is medium-sized understory tree 15-20 m tall, though some individuals over 27m tall (and over 100cm circumference) [ 1 ] have been documented by the Eastern Native Tree Society . This species is distinguished from other magnolias by the large leaf size, 25-80 cm long and 11-30 cm broad. The tree's branches often bend under the weight of this heavy foliage.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Magnolia macrophylla is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Beetles. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid and neutral soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.The plant is not wind tolerant. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Usda description:

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Bigleaf Magnolia Magnolia macrophylla - Metamagnolia macrophylla

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Magnoliaceae

Magnolia

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Magnolia macrophylla

Medicinal

Shade Tolerant Plant

Specimen Tree

Acid Loving Plant

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Low PH