Magnolia macrophylla
Magnoliaceae
Named for large leaves 25-42" long. Native range mostly limited to Southeastern U.S. Prefers soil with deep organic layer. Roots recover slowly from stress and injury. Sensitive to both drought and poor drainage.
Summary
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Very Poor
Wildlife Benefits
Pollen source for beetles; fruit food source for birds and small mammals
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
5 to 8
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
NA
Bloom Time
Spring (May-Jun)
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Full Sun to Shade: Receives less than 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
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Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
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Moist - Wet
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Very Low
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Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Occasional
- Oak Mixed: Absent
- Alluvial: Absent
- Red Maple Mixed: Absent
- Ruderal: Absent
Bloom Color
White
Form
Tree
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Medium: 100-250 years
Soil pH
Acid-Neutral (pH 5.5-7.5)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Not Native to NE Ohio
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern