Magnolia grandiflora 'Saint Mary'
St. Mary Southern Magnolia

An evergreen tree with a compact, pyramidal form. Broad leaves are dark green and glossy with fuzzy, rusty-brown undersides. In summer, fragrant flowers emerge from velvety buds. Flowers are large, white, and cup-shaped. Seedy, cone-like fruits mature in fall. Attracts birds.

USDA zones: 7 - 9
Sunset zones: 4 - 12, 14 - 24; H1, H2
Mature size: 25 - 50 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: moderate to regular water