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Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree 'Julian Hill'

Magnoliamacrophylla

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Genus

Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-a)

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Species

macrophylla (mak-roh-FIL-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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