Magnolia Seeds – Ornamental Tree

Magnolia is an elegant ornamental tree admired for its large, fragrant blooms and glossy green foliage. Known for their timeless beauty and hardiness, Magnolias add sophistication to any garden or landscape. These trees bloom in spring, producing stunning white, pink, or purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Magnolia trees are long-lived and thrive in warm, temperate climates with minimal maintenance once established. Perfect for home gardens, parks, or as statement landscape trees.

Features:

• Produces large, fragrant, and visually striking blooms.

• Ideal for ornamental landscaping and shade planting.

• Long-living tree species with glossy, evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Adapts well to different soil types with good drainage.

• Easy to grow from seed and maintain once established.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Magnolia grandiflora

• Common Name (US): Magnolia

• Plant Type: Perennial tree

• Bloom Color: White to pink (depending on variety)

• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

• Plant Height: 20–60 feet (depending on species)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but not waterlogged conditions

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Days to Maturity: 3–5 years for flowering from seed

• Sowing Method: Sow seeds in containers; transplant seedlings after frost

• Spacing: 15–25 feet apart (for tree spacing)

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 5–6: April to May

  • Zones 7–8: March to April

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Lifespan: Long-living tree; can survive several decades

• Use: Garden landscapes, ornamental tree planting, shade tree, avenue planting