Botanical Name
Magnolia macrophylla
Common Name
Big-leaf Magnolia
Wetland Status
FACU
Banana-leaved magnolia becomes 20-40’ tall and 15-20’ wide. The leaves are 2 – 3’ long. The 12-18” wide flowers are fragrant, creamy white, cup-shaped, opening out flat as they mature. Needs protection from sun and wind, in any decent soil with reasonable moisture and good drainage.