Florida Native:	Yes
Special interest:	Showy, large white flowers in Spring, red seeds
Growth Rate:	Slow
Height at Maturity:	40'-50'
Width at Maturity:	30'
Grow Space:	Medium, 20’ from OHU
Soil Requirements:	Moist, acidic, well-drained
Cold Hardiness:	Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:	Evergreen
Salt Tolerance:	Moderate
Drought Tolerance:	Moderate to High
Comments:	Southern magnolia is picky about soils, so performance in Sarasota is unpredictable. Cultivars Brackens Brown Beauty and Little Gem seem to perform well when given right environment. Give tree large mulch area and provide enough space so that low branches can remain on tree. Performs better in partial shade (morning sun). Leaf insects are a problem.
Uses:	Shade, specimen, buffer
Maintenance:	$$$