What is Magnolia Grandiflora?

Magnolia Grandiflora is an evergreen tree that is classified in the family of Magnoliaceae plants. The tall tree has a pyramidal shape and fragrant white flowers. It is used as a tree tree or as a sample tree and is normally planted along the streets. Several insects feed on magnolia Grandiflora including aphids and scales. Fungal spores can also infect the tree and cause a leaf stain. Usually, magnolia Grandiflora is called southern magnolia or Bull Bay. This species has more than 100 cultivars or varieties. Bracen's Brown Beauty and Edith Bogue are considered the most tolerant cultivars magnolia Grandiflora .

Magnolia Grandiflora is the United States. It results in coastal areas from North Carolina in Central Florida and west to Texas. It usually grows near streams or swamps. The strain has a diameter of about 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m). The wide branch tree has dark green leaves that are shiny at the top and rough at the bottom.

flowers of this tree of flower in spring and summer. They are large and striking, usually grow to a diameter of 12 inches (30 cm). Flowers grow individually and are shaped as plates.

This tree produces reddish -brown fruit, which is shaped as a cone and bright red seeds. The fruit ripens until September and attracts birds. They cover a large amount of discarded fruit and dried leaves under the tree.

southern magnolia grows best in well-draininug, acidic soil that is fertile. After determination, the conditions of drought can tolerate. This area should be exposed to direct sunlight, but the tree will prosper in a partial shadow.

It is recommended to spray insecticidal soap to reduce the infestation of aphids and scale. Aphids are pear -shaped insects that feed on leaves, and secret remnants of remnants that attract mold spores. Scale are small insects that vacuums the sap from branches and leaves.

Another problem of this treeis a place of leaves, which is fungal diseases. Symptoms include brown or black spots on the leaves, which eventually causes the leaves to fall. Spraying fungicide prevents the disease from spreading to other parts of the tree.