Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Avaialble
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Balanced organic 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
मैगनोलिया
In German
Magnolienbaum
Umbrella Tree
In French
magnolia
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
