Original Southern Magnolia – From Seed (Magnolia grandiflora)

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🌳 Southern Magnolia – From Seed (Magnolia grandiflora) | Iconic Evergreen | Fragrant Native Blooming Tree

🚚 Shipping Update: Orders will ship in September due to high summer temperatures to ensure your Southern Magnolia arrives healthy, well-rooted, and ready for successful establishment in your landscape.

Timeless Southern Evergreen Beauty

The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is one of the most iconic trees of the American South, prized for its glossy evergreen foliage, rust-colored leaf undersides, and large, fragrant white blooms. Grown from seed, each tree develops a unique natural form while maintaining the classic elegance and strength of this beloved native species.

Perfect as a statement shade tree, estate focal point, or long-term landscape anchor, Southern Magnolia delivers beauty and presence for generations.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Southern Magnolia

🌸 Fragrant, Showy Blooms
Large white flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance appear through warm months.

🌿 Evergreen Year-Round Interest
Glossy green leaves with striking coppery undersides provide all-season appeal.

🌳 Majestic Landscape Presence
A long-lived native tree that becomes a true focal point in any setting.

🐦 Wildlife Friendly
Provides cover and habitat for birds and beneficial wildlife.

🌱 Growing Information

USDA Zones: 7–10
🌳 Mature Size: 60–80 ft tall × 30–40 ft wide
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade (best growth and flowering in sun)

🌿 Soil Requirements

  • Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
  • Thrives in loamy soils rich in organic matter
  • Adaptable to sandy soils once established
  • Avoid poorly drained or compacted areas

🌱 Planting Instructions

  • Dig a hole twice as wide and equal depth to the root ball
  • Plant at the same level as the container soil line
  • Backfill with native soil and water deeply after planting
  • Apply mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping it away from the trunk

💧 Watering Guide

  • Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots
  • Once established, moderately drought tolerant
  • Deep watering during extended dry periods improves health and growth

🌿 Fertilizer

  • Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed
  • Mature trees require minimal supplemental feeding

✂️ Pruning & Care

  • Minimal pruning required
  • Prune in late winter or early spring
  • Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed

🌱 Grown with Care

Plants from Flowing Well Tree Farm are locally grown and selected for strong performance and long-term success in Florida and Southeastern landscapes.

✨ Southern Magnolia grown from seed delivers unmatched Southern elegance, fragrance, and longevity—making it a true legacy tree for any landscape.

🛒 Order now to reserve your Magnolia for September shipping and plant a timeless native classic!

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