Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
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
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Japanese pieris
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Japanese pieris
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Japanese pieris
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Japanese pieris
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Ericales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris
Care of Southern Magnolia and Japanese Pieris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.