Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Needs very little water
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
desert broom
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Wüste Besen
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
desert broom
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
desert broom
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
desert broom
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom
Care of Southern Magnolia and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.