Scientific Name: Magnolia macrophylla

Trail Location: 7

Big Leaf Magnolia - Townsend River Walk & Arboretum - Spring 2019

  1. General Info
  2. Flowers
  3. Leaves
  4. Fruit
  5. Wildlife Value
  6. Addtional Info

Plant Type: Deciduous

Family: Magnoliaceae (Magnolia)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

USDA Plant Id: mama2

Height: 30 - 40

Spread: 20 - 30

Flower:: Showy

Bloom Information:: Large white blooms (8 - 12 inches) after the leaves have set in May to June.

Leaf Image:

Fall Leaf Color:: Very little fall color

Missouri Botanical: Missouri Botanical

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center