Magnificent evergreen with unique large dark green leaves and rusty brown undersides. Open branched pyramidal form makes an excellent shade tree with huge cup-shaped flowers in early summer. Huge fragrant cup-shaped flowers. Botanical Name- Magnolia grandiflora ‘D.D. Blanchard’ Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 35 ft Mature Height- 50 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Moist, organically rich, well-drained soil Current Size- 10′ Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Bellini Strawberry Crapemyrtle – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PD3 13 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally in late winter or right after flowering; avoid heavy cuts. Keep soil consistently moist and fertile. Mulch around the root zone to preserve moisture. Trimming Instructions- Prune just after flowering if required. Generally needs minimal trimmingƒ??focus on dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
