Plant Details

Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia spp.

Magnolia, Bull Bay

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General Information

Scientific name: Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia spp.
Also known as: Magnolia, Bull Bay

Plant Properties

Layer: Tree
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial 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: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown