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About Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Southern Magnolia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Tree   

Origin
Southeastern United States   
China   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pyramidal   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Less Watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Drought Tolerant   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels   
Birds   

Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, 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   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Immergrüne Magnolie   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Sapindales   

Family
Magnoliaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Magnolia   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Magnolioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
210   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven. Southern Magnolia doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Magnolia does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Magnolia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Asthma and Runny nose and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Asthma and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Southern Magnolia and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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