Magnolia macrophylla - Big Leaf Magnolia. This is one of the trees we planted the first year here at Old Goat Farm. The leaves get to be over 2 feet long and a foot wide. A pretty spectacular foliage plant and the flowers arent bad either. Of course this had to be a Great Plant Pick. Outstanding Qualities Bigleaf magnolia is in a class of its own. Its leaves demand such adjectives as enormous, luxuriant and opulent - evoking a subtropical feel in the garden. While they can reach almost 3 feet in length, its leaves are more commonly about 2 feet long. They are bright green with silver-gray undersides that shimmer in a light breeze. Needless to say, these huge leaves are easily damaged by wind, so use it in a protected woodland setting. There it provides delightful contrast with the fine textures of our native evergreens and other woodland plants. Bigleaf magnolia may take 12 to 15 years to start producing its 12- to 14-inch wide, fragrant, bowl-shaped, white flowers. Although you are unlikely to see into the flowers, as they are held so high overhead, each of the nine tepals usually has a deep purple stain at its base. Once it has begun to flower, it will produce its red fruits in late summer. Quick Facts Plant Type: tree Foliage Type: deciduous Plant Height: 20 ft. 0 in. (6.10 meters) Plant Width/Spread: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 meters) Plant Height-Mature: 50 ft. 0 in. (15.24 meters) Plant Width-Mature: 35 ft. 0 in. (10.67 meters) Hardiness: USDA Zones 6 to 8 Flower Color: white Sun/Light Exposure: light or dappled shade Water Requirements: occasional to regular watering during dry weather
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:41:00 +0000
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