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Saint Mary Southern Magnolia - 5 Gallon
SKU:
105190
UPC:
014949595053
$99.99
- Compact, pyramidal southern magnolia—perfect scale for smaller landscapes and formal entries.
- Glistening green leaves with bronze undersides; large, white, cup-shaped blossoms perfume summer air.
- Evergreen structure for four-season presence; slow grower to ~20–25 ft. tall × ~20–25 ft. wide.
- Heat- and coastal-tolerant; thrives in full sun with deep, well-drained, acidic soil and regular moisture.
Saint Mary Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Saint Mary’) delivers classic, evergreen elegance in a compact, pyramidal form. Dense branching and glossy foliage with showy bronze undersides create year-round structure, while abundant, fragrant, white cup-shaped flowers open in summer for an unmistakably Southern display. Sized just right for courtyards, front lawns, and privacy accents, this slow-growing selection excels in full sun and rich, well‑drained, acidic soil, with deep watering to establish and consistent moisture thereafter.
Plant Description
A dwarf southern magnolia with a naturally compact, pyramidal habit and dense, well-spaced branching. Evergreen leaves are glossy deep green above with distinctive bronze undersides for year-round color and texture.
Flowers & Fragrance
Large, white, cup-shaped blossoms appear in summer, releasing a rich, classic magnolia fragrance. Flowers are showy on the tree and striking when floated indoors for display.
Bloom Time
Summer, extending seasonal interest beyond spring-flowering ornamentals and pairing beautifully with warm‑season companions.
Foliage & Form
Broad, leathery leaves with bronze felted undersides (“indumentum”) lend a tailored look. The compact, pyramidal silhouette reads formal when left natural or lightly clipped.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day). Tolerates coastal exposures and urban settings when soil drains well and roots have room to expand.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first several growing seasons to establish a wide, resilient root system. Once established, maintain even moisture; tolerates brief dry spells but performs best with regular watering.
Soil Requirements
Deep, nutrient‑rich, acidic, well‑drained soil is ideal. Mulch broadly to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; avoid chronically wet or compacted sites.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; typically matures around 20–25 ft. tall and 20–25 ft. wide, offering a stately presence without overwhelming smaller properties.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9.
Special Features
Deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates coastal exposure and road salt; suitable near areas that may experience periodic wetness if drainage is adequate.
Landscape Uses
Four‑season specimen for front lawns and courtyards; evergreen privacy screen or clipped standard; elegant anchor for mixed borders; formal pairings at gates or entries.
Care Instructions
Feed in early spring before new growth. Water deeply to establish; reduce frequency after establishment while maintaining even moisture. Prune only as needed to maintain clearance or symmetry, avoiding heavy summer cuts.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 20–25 ft. of lateral space for mature spread. Site where the pyramidal form is showcased—flanking drive entries, as a lawn specimen, or in a staggered screen.
Design Tips
Pair with camellias, hydrangeas, aucuba, and viburnums for layered, shade‑tolerant structure, or underplant with glossy evergreens and white‑blooming perennials to echo summer flowers.
- Compact, pyramidal southern magnolia—perfect scale for smaller landscapes and formal entries.
- Glistening green leaves with bronze undersides; large, white, cup-shaped blossoms perfume summer air.
- Evergreen structure for four-season presence; slow grower to ~20–25 ft. tall × ~20–25 ft. wide.
- Heat- and coastal-tolerant; thrives in full sun with deep, well-drained, acidic soil and regular moisture.
Saint Mary Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Saint Mary’) delivers classic, evergreen elegance in a compact, pyramidal form. Dense branching and glossy foliage with showy bronze undersides create year-round structure, while abundant, fragrant, white cup-shaped flowers open in summer for an unmistakably Southern display. Sized just right for courtyards, front lawns, and privacy accents, this slow-growing selection excels in full sun and rich, well‑drained, acidic soil, with deep watering to establish and consistent moisture thereafter.
Plant Description
A dwarf southern magnolia with a naturally compact, pyramidal habit and dense, well-spaced branching. Evergreen leaves are glossy deep green above with distinctive bronze undersides for year-round color and texture.
Flowers & Fragrance
Large, white, cup-shaped blossoms appear in summer, releasing a rich, classic magnolia fragrance. Flowers are showy on the tree and striking when floated indoors for display.
Bloom Time
Summer, extending seasonal interest beyond spring-flowering ornamentals and pairing beautifully with warm‑season companions.
Foliage & Form
Broad, leathery leaves with bronze felted undersides (“indumentum”) lend a tailored look. The compact, pyramidal silhouette reads formal when left natural or lightly clipped.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day). Tolerates coastal exposures and urban settings when soil drains well and roots have room to expand.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first several growing seasons to establish a wide, resilient root system. Once established, maintain even moisture; tolerates brief dry spells but performs best with regular watering.
Soil Requirements
Deep, nutrient‑rich, acidic, well‑drained soil is ideal. Mulch broadly to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature; avoid chronically wet or compacted sites.
Growth & Size
Slow-growing; typically matures around 20–25 ft. tall and 20–25 ft. wide, offering a stately presence without overwhelming smaller properties.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9.
Special Features
Deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates coastal exposure and road salt; suitable near areas that may experience periodic wetness if drainage is adequate.
Landscape Uses
Four‑season specimen for front lawns and courtyards; evergreen privacy screen or clipped standard; elegant anchor for mixed borders; formal pairings at gates or entries.
Care Instructions
Feed in early spring before new growth. Water deeply to establish; reduce frequency after establishment while maintaining even moisture. Prune only as needed to maintain clearance or symmetry, avoiding heavy summer cuts.
Spacing & Placement
Allow 20–25 ft. of lateral space for mature spread. Site where the pyramidal form is showcased—flanking drive entries, as a lawn specimen, or in a staggered screen.
Design Tips
Pair with camellias, hydrangeas, aucuba, and viburnums for layered, shade‑tolerant structure, or underplant with glossy evergreens and white‑blooming perennials to echo summer flowers.
