Fraser magnolia

Plant Type

Large Tree (greater than 25 ft)

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

30-40 ft. tall
10-20 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed

Plant Propagation Notes

Wash exterior of seeds to remove oily coating then provide up to four months of cold moist stratification.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 20 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves alternate, oblong to obovate with entire margins and cordate base.

Flowers

Large white and fragrant solitary flowers.

Fruit

Bright orange fruits.

Bark

Smooth gray to brown bark with lenticels.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Xeric to mesic forests.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Uncommon in the South Carolina piedmont. Common in the mountains. Absent from the coastal plain and sandhills.