Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia spp.

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia spp.

Also known as: Magnolia, Bull Bay

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Plant Properties

Layer: Tree

Format: Smal

Height: 10.00 m

Width: 10.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Wood

Description

The flowers are pickled in some parts of England and are considered a delicacy due to their excellent taste. It is said that they are also used as a spice and as a flavoring.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 30/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Smal Piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Asimina triloba Papaw	Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) complements Magnolia by enhancing local biodiversity and attracting pollinators, thus potentially increasing fruit yields.
Carya ovata Hickory	Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory) provides shade and improves soil structure with its deep roots, benefiting Magnolia's growing conditions.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Salvia officinalis (Sage) acts as a natural pest deterrent, helping to keep pests away from Magnolia while providing culinary herbs for harvest.
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant	Ribes nigrum (Black Currant) grows well in similar conditions to Magnolia and its berries attract many birds that can aid in pest control.
Taxus baccata Yew, English yew, Common Yew	Taxus baccata (Yew) provides structural diversity and wind protection, creating a more sheltered microclimate for Magnolia.