Magnolia Tree

Lemonbalm

About Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm

Magnolia Tree

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Types

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

195

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Nitrogen, Potassium

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

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Treatment of Dark Spots

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

हिम चम्पा

नींबू बाम

In German

Magnolienbaum

Lemonbalm

In French

magnolia

mélisse

In Spanish

árbol de magnolia

Lemonbalm

In Greek

Magnolia δέντρο

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

magnólia

Lemonbalm

In Polish

magnolia drzewa

Lemonbalm

In Latin

Magnolia lignum

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Lamiales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

2104

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Properties of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lemonbalm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm

Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.