- Family :
- Magnoliaceae
- Origin :
- Exotic
- Hardiness :
- 5b
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 10 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 7 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 4 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal and wide; Ascending branches tilting with age, giving the tree a more rounded shape.
- Roots :
- Deep root system
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Deep, rich and well-drained; Loamy; Medium moist; Slightly acidic and neutral pH.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compacting :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological or entomological issues
- Special comments :
- Excellent pollinator whose flowers can also attract hummingbirds!
