56. Evergreen Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
Other Common Names: Southern Magnolia, Bull Bay
Family: Magnoliaceae ...
Evergreen magnolias
Young trees need no pruning other than shortening of lengthy, young branches and removal of lower boughs, where a bare stem is desired
Hard pruning is tolerated when renovation or repair of storm damage is required.
An evergreen magnolia relative with large leathery leaves and axillary, very fragrant flowers, each with a dozen or more 3-1/2-inch long, broad white petals [perianth parts], with the feel of light kidskin.
Where the evergreen Magnolia does best is in the nooks between bay windows or irregular fronts of dwelling-houses, buttresses on extra high walls also affording a good shelter.
If you visit a nursery and ask for an evergreen magnolia, likely a salesperson will assume you desire Magnolia grandiflora; the salesperson may not even know that evergreen sweetbay seedlings or clones exist.
Magnolia delavayi
Family: Magnoliaceae
Chinese Evergreen Magnolia
Origin: Southern China ...
With the new smaller-growing varieties, even tiny gardens can have at least one magnolia, and, if you choose carefully, and have the space to incorporate the wonderful evergreen magnolia Magnolia grandiflora, ...
 See also: Green, Magnolia, Evergreen, May, Magnolia Grandiflora
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