Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Arbutus
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
सदाबहार
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
arbousier
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Arbitus
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
árbuto
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
mącznik
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Arbutus
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Arbutus Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Arbutus are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Arbutus
Care of Southern Magnolia and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.