Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
Family: Magnoliaceae
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| Form:
medium in size reaching 60-70 ft. in height and 2-3 ft. in dbh. Also has a prymidal crown. |
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Leaves: Shape: oval to ovate Margin: entire Texture: shiny, dark green and waxy above; rusty, tomentose beneath Variation: pinnate |
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| Bark:
thin, gray to light brown; scaly |
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| Twigs and Buds:
Tomentose, rusty, and stout; long rusty or paleish terminal buds; stipular scar encircles the twig. |
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| Flowers and Fruit:
from May to June have showy, fragrant, white flowers; fruit (in Fall) – aggregate of follicles that change from green to red with red seeds |
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| Distinguishing Characteristics:
Dark shiny green leaves, distinctive fruit aggregate. occurring in the southeast. |
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| Range:
North Carolina south to central Florida west to east Texas. |
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| Silvics:
tolerant; moist bottoms; bays; rich soils |
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| Ecological and Cultural Importance:
Wood used to make veneer and furniture. Seeds are eaten by small mammals, quail and wild turkey. State tree of Mississippi and state flower of Mississippi and Louisiana. |
