Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Looking up into the canopy of a Bigleaf Magnolia is an unforgettable experience. With enormous leaves and ivory-colored flowers, it looks almost tropical. Indeed, this is a tree of superlatives, boasting the largest leaves and single flowers of any species of plant in North America! Beautiful as a specimen or shade tree.
Conditions: Part sun to part shade; average soil
Size: 30′ – 40′ tall, 30′ – 40′ spread
Zone: 5 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers pollinated by beetles; fleshy seeds provide food for birds.
