Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Well Drained, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Elliptic
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
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
ILEX crenata
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Box Leaved Holly
Beehive Japanese Holly
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Japanese Holly
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
japanische Holly
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
houx japonais
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
acebo japonés
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Ιαπωνικά Holly
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Holly japonês
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
japoński Holly
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Holly Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Aquifoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Holly is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Japanese Holly height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Holly flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Holly leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly
Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Holly 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 Japanese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.