Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Azalea
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Azalee
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
azalée
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
azalea
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Azalea
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
azalia
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Azalea
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Southern Magnolia and Azalea Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Southern Magnolia and Azalea
Care of Southern Magnolia and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea pruning is done 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.