Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
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
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In German
Magnolienbaum
Ara
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
guacamayo
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
μακώ
In Portuguese
magnólia
arara
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
ara
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Macaw
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Macaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Macaw Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Macaw are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Macaw
Care of Magnolia Tree and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.