Flower bed flowering shrub 5943

white flowers

A dwarf southern magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form. The large, glossy, evergreen leaves have rusty-brown undersides. Very attractive, large, white, fragrant blooms. A naturally small tree or large shrub perfect for small gardens. Truly captivating when trained as espalier against a wall or fence. Botanical Pronunciation - mag-NOH-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh Average Size at Maturity - Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. Bloom Time - Late spring through summer; blooms later in cooler regions. Design Ideas - Although it is labeled as dwarf, this very columnar evergreen will reach over 25 feet tall at maturity. A great plant to separate multistory city homes on narrow lots without crowding them. Makes a great evergreen screen to block unattractive views, increase privacy or absorb sound. With its pretty flowers, it makes a great accent tree for small space. Ideal for town houses and condominiums. Deciduous/ Evergreen - Evergreen Flower Attribute - Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers Flower Color - White Foliage Color - Green Garden Style - Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage Growth Habit - Compact, Pyramidal Growth Rate - Moderate Landscape Use - Espalier, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden Light Needs - Full sun Soil Needs - Tree & Shrub Food Special Feature - Dwarf Plant, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Road Salt Water Needs - Moderate Watering Needs - Water deeply, regularly; more frequently in extreme heat.