Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
  
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
  
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
  
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
  
Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
  
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
  
Common Name
Sourwood
  
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
  
In Hindi
Sourwood
  
हिम चम्पा
  
In German
Sourwood
  
Magnolienbaum
  
In French
Sourwood
  
magnolia
  
In Spanish
Sourwood
  
árbol de magnolia
  
In Greek
Sourwood
  
Magnolia δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Sourwood
  
magnólia
  
In Polish
Sourwood
  
magnolia drzewa
  
In Latin
Sourwood
  
Magnolia lignum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Magnoliaceae
  
Genus
Oxydendrum
  
Magnolia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Oxydendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sourwood and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Sourwood and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Sourwood and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Magnolia Tree
Care of Sourwood and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.