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Bigleaf magnolia

Magnolia macrophylla

Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms May–Jun.

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Family
—
Group
tree
Native range
Native to 14 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, GA, KY, LA…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–10a
Mature size
40'–100'
Sun
Part shade
Water
—
Bloom
May–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)
Magnolia macrophylla — Bigleaf magnolia. Photo by Chhe (talk) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms May–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, bigleaf magnolia pairs naturally with: American Holly (Ilex opaca), American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).

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