Common Name: Bigleaf Magnolia
Latin Name: Magnolia macrophylla
Size: 20 (min) to 35 (max)
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I have three of Big Leaf Magnolias these growing in my yard two of which are about 25 years old and one about 7 or 8 years old.I stared these from seeds however I have been trying ever since to get more to grow from the seeds of all 3 treeswithout any sucess at all. Ive tried several approaches from freezing to heating them etc but no luck so far.Can anyone one offer a suggestion
where to buy and rate of growth
I was wondering where I could purchase Magnolia Macrophylla near Charlotte, NC
I have been trying to find these to purchase. Unsuccessfully of course. Please let me know if you have a source. Thanks Yvette
I live in central illinois.thanksmark
Does anyone know of commercial sources for the bigleaf magnolia a.k.a. magnolia macrophylla.Specially plants only.
I have seen some at Natorps in cincinnati. How big and how many are you looking forSteve
I am looking for a big leaf magnolia magnolia macrophylla between 10 and 20 feet tall
looking for a 10-15 ft big leaf magnolia.
looking for a 10-15 ft big leaf magnolia.
Mary,Springhouse Gardens either caries these plants or has direct access to a supplier friend of mine who I know has all three. You may want to contact Richard and speak with him directly. Thanks,Steve
Does anyone know where I can find one of these in Philly/Wilmington DE area Many thanks for any suggestions....
John,We have been sharing seed with a nursery near Cleveland and I know he has it. You might try Ammon Nursery or Natorps. If not let me know and I will see what we can find.
Katherine,Sorry for the late response. I would try to look up Richard. He may be able to locate one for you. http//www.thedch.org/activities-events/rare-plant-auction/celebrated-plant-expert Steve
I have had success germinating macrophylla with the following steps as prescribed by William Cullina in his book 1 I collect the seeds as they turn bright red and pop out of the seed pod, 2 soak the seeds for 1-2 days in water, then rub off the red seed coat, 3 scarify lightly one side of the brown seed with fine sand paper, 4 sow immediately outdoors in a flat and cover with screen to keep rodents out, 5 80-90 of the seeds germinate in April-May that spring.
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Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Maximum Height: 35 feet
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Bigleaf MagnoliaMagnolia macrophylla
Maximum Height: 35 feet
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia
species: macrophylla
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Size: 20 (min) to 35 (max)
Size Description: small to medium tree
Notes: One of two specimens at Spring Grove Cemetery
Characteristics:
| Availability: | Limited Availability | ||
| Sustainability: | Good | ||
| Full Sun Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like full sun. |
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Plant Images and Specimens
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Location: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
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#1
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
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#1
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
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#1
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
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#2
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
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Winter Form
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati
Age: Old
Photo Credit: R. Scott Beuerlein
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Foliage
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati
Age: Old
Photo Credit: R. Scott Beuerlein
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Summer Form
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati
Age: Old
Photo Credit: R. Scott Beuerlein
Season: Summer
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Beautiful Young Tree
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Age: Young
Photo Credit: R. Scott Beuerlein
Season: Summer
Fruit
Photo Credit: Ernie Weigand
Season: Fall
Fruit
Photo Credit: Ernie Weigand
Season: Fall
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery 4521 Spring Grove Ave Cincinnati OH 45232
Specimen: 416
Specimen: 416
Location: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati
Photo Credit: Steve Foltz
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.144778683333300 Longitude: -84.509806350000000] Specimen: 1345
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.144966483333300 Longitude: -84.510357683333300] Specimen: 1356
Location: National Arboretum 3501 New York Avenue Northeast Washington DC 20002 [Latitude: 38.911570516666700 Longitude: -76.959433400000000] Specimen: 1599
Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 500 Wildlife Parkway Columbia SC 29210 [Latitude: 34.009808330000000 Longitude: -81.074144250000000] Specimen: 3052
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.145190180000000 Longitude: -84.510226760000000] Specimen: 3591
Location: Spring Grove Ave. between Beech and Vine 5304 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati OH [Latitude: 39.168024740000000 Longitude: -84.528475380000000] Specimen: 8771
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave Christchurch NONE New Zealand [Latitude: -43.532342020000000 Longitude: 172.626672070000000] Specimen: 9210
Location: Christchurch Botanic Gardens Rolleston Ave