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Keywords: Magnoliaceae | Magnolia grandiflora L. | cultivated in Burnaby, British Columbia
Today's photograph is from the personal garden of one of UBC Botanical Garden's horticulturist's, David Grieser. The image was taken by his cousin, Julianne, who is kindly sharing it with us. Thanks to both of you!
I'm looking forward to the time when the garden has its Carolinian Forest fully-funded and established – this species of magnolia will finally find a place at UBC.
As alluded to in its inclusion in the Carolinian Forest, southern magnolia is an evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. Read more about it on the USDA Forest Service's Silvics of North America: Magnolia grandiflora. Images of its fruit are available from Wikipedia.
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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at September 7, 2006 1:30 AM
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Posted by: Beverley at September 7, 2006 7:52 AM
wow - beautiful! How large is the flower?
Posted by: Hollis Marriott at September 7, 2006 10:19 AM
I don't know how large this particular one is (and David's on vacation), but as implied by the epithet grandiflora, the flowers are large: up to 36cm (15in) wide.
Posted by: Daniel Mosquin 
at September 7, 2006 10:32 AM
I have a similar tree--they generally have large flowers with large petals, so they can be 8 to 10 inches across when fully open, maybe even bigger. And a lovely, slightly citrusy scent.
The flowers really stand out in the moonlight--big white spots against the dark leaves of the tree.
Posted by: Katherine at September 7, 2006 10:33 AM
One of the most popular ornamental trees, cultivated even in China some years ago. Planted wherever it stands a chance of succeeding, I have seen it in as tropical a climate as that of Honolulu and as cold as the microclimate in a nook (raised planter) in the old Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Occasional blooms of largest-flowering cultivars 16 in. across.
Posted by: Ron B at September 7, 2006 4:38 PM
When was magnolia grandiflora introduced to U.K.?
Posted by: Diane Thoms at September 11, 2006 7:15 AM
Beautiful!!!!!
Posted by: Tina Foecking at July 22, 2007 1:15 PM
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Magnolia grandiflora - Z6 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Magnolia grandiflora - Z7-9 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk
Magnolia grandiflora - hardy in the open if given shelter and full sun - Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs, 2003