One of the most beautiful native trees with large, shiny, dark green leaves, a straight trunk, conical crown, and large white flowers in late spring and summer. Queen of the southern forest, the Southern Magnolia is a popular ornamental and shade tree in warm regions. The flowers are very large and fragrant, and the dried leaves are often used by florists in decorations. The wood is commonly used for furniture, boxes, cabinets, and doors. Height: 60-80’ Spread: 40-50’
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia
Species: Magnolia gradiflora
Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Urban
Distribution
Native to the Southeastern United States, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas.