Magnolia grandiflora
Unlike the majority of cultivated magnolias, Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia or Bull Bay) is evergreen. Importantly for Queenslanders, it can be grown in the subtropical climate zones. While the species normally grows far too large for suburban gardens, selected cultivars such as 'Little Gem' are alternatives for restricted spaces. More...
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Where to buy
You're likely to find 'Little Gem' in most garden centres in regions where the plant grows. If you're looking for other cultivars or the species, you may need to find a Magnolia specialist. Check the main magnolias page to look for a for a nursery specialising in this group.
If you specifically want to buy plants in large sizes for instant landscapes, try the nurseries listed on the Advanced Plants page.
More Information
Magnolia grandiflora (general)
The following links are for general information - some cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
Southern magnolia College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources free publication, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA (PDF)
Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora. Flowers of India
'Little Gem'
'Little Gem' is a dwarf form of Magnolia grandiflora. This plant has hit the Australian gardening scene in a big way , but we have yet to see how it performs in the long term.
Americans have somewhat longer experience. It would seem that given enough time and/or optimal conditions, this cultivar can grow taller than generally suggested, but is still very much worth considering for small gardens.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth'
May also be listed as 'Lanceolata'. Has a more narrow upright habit than the species.
Magnolia grandiflora 'St Mary'
Other cultivars
Note that some of the cultivars referred to in these links might not be available in Australia. The links have been included for information purposes
Southern Magnolia in: NFREC News, Nov 17, 2008. Refers to some of the cultivars on the U.S. market. University of Florida (PDF).
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