Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Borers
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Carrotwood ट्री
In German
Magnolienbaum
Carrotwood Baum
In French
magnolia
Carrotwood Arbre
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Árbol carrotwood
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Carrotwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore Carrotwood
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Carrotwood Drzewo
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Carrotwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Cupaniopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapindoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Carrotwood Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
- Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Carrotwood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.