The Southern magnolia ( Magnolia grandiflora ) is a flowering evergreen desirable for its beautifully odoriferous , creamy clean flowers . The tree can grow up to 80 feet marvelous , according to Texas A&M University , and is a showpiece in any worthy landscape . There are midget cultivar of the tree as well , for lowly domicile garden , which attain a maximal summit of only 12 foot . This flashy , attractive tree diagram deserve fellow traveller plants that will complement it , not vie with it .

Climate

The first consideration when choose companion plant for the Southern magnolia is the climate . Southern magnolia grow upright in U.S. Department of Agriculture flora hardiness zones 7 through 10A. They will not maturate well in very hot or cold climates . Companion plants chosen for this tree diagram should thrive in the same hardiness zone .

Growing Conditions

Magnolia grandiflora tree diagram have dense canopies and shallow roots , which make them unmanageable to engraft under . In addition , these Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree tend to drop a lot of rubble . Companion plants placed under a magnolia must grow well in dappled or even full shade , and they must not listen contender for food from the tree diagram ’s ancestor . ultimately , they must be hardy so that they are not damaged ( or even bury ) by the orotund , disgorge leaves .

Appearance

Companion plants should visually compliment the Southern magnolia . select plant that will bloom when the tree is not flower , so that there are always flowers in the vicinity . In addition , choose plants and flowers that will fill the outer space vertically . Avoid pick out plants that might mount and damage the tree diagram , such as some common ivy , as the tree has weak barque , agree to the University of Florida .

Perennials

Spring - flower bulbs are hardy , spread easily and can compete with the source of the magnolia . Many can also grow well in the shade , and they provide perpendicular sake to draw the eye upward along the bole of the tree . Try planting Cyclamen purpurascens , lily - of - the - vale , bluebells and daffodils to make a woodland feeling .

Shrubs

bush provide a more formal smell around your magnolia . opt shrubs that flower in the summertime , rather than in the springtime , so that the flush do n’t contend with the spring - blooming magnolia . essay weigelas , which will continue to flower all summer long and do in a across-the-board form of cultivar for every climate . embed them at the edge of the tree diagram ’s canopy so they can get some sunlight . Hydrangeas and some rhododendron are shade - loving , flowering shrubs . Choose a cultivar that flower in late springtime or former summertime .

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