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Magnolia grandiflora 'Blanchard'

Common Name: Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘D.D. Blanchard’ (D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia) is a broadleaf evergreen tree with a dense, upright-pyramidal to broadly oval habit, featuring large, glossy dark green leaves with especially showy rusty-brown undersides. Huge, creamy white, lemon-fragrant flowers appear from late spring into summer, giving it the classic Southern magnolia look. This cultivar is especially valued for its handsome foliage, strong form, and use as a specimen or evergreen screen.   Type: Tree (Evergreen) Mature Size: 20–30' W × 35–50' H USDA Zones: 7a–9b Form: Dense, upright-pyramidal to broadly oval   Light: Full sun to part shade Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture during establishment   Bloom Time / Length: Late spring into summer; intermittent bloom over several weeks   Wildlife: Bees, birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, evergreen screen, or accent for large lawns and open areas. The glossy foliage with cinnamon-brown undersides gives year-round interest even when not in bloom, and its dense form makes it useful for screening. Care: Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil with room to mature. Water regularly during establishment, then during prolonged dry periods. Prune only as needed to shape when young or remove damaged branches. Avoid chronically wet, poorly drained sites. 

Plant Type:	Evergreen Tree
Width:	20-30'
Height:	35-50'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit	Yes
Growth Rate	Slow
Zone:	7 - 9
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Bees, Birds
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Late Spring, Early Summer, Spring
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Specimen, Accent Plant
Shape:	Pyramidal, Oval Upright
Soil Type	Rich, Acidic, Moist well-drained
Flower Color:	White
Leaf Color:	Dark Green
Fall Color:	Dark Green