Magnolia grandiflora Carolina Compacta
Carolina Compacta Magnolia
Carolina Compacta was selected for its compact, narrow habit. Creamy white flowers open May-June and are wonderfully fragrant. Flowers are followed by 2-3" long brown, cone-like fruits with beautiful red seeds hanging down from slender "threads." The leaves are green on the front and the back.
Southern magnolia provides nesting sites, cover for wildlife, food for caterpillars, and the seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. The fragrant flowers attract pollinators.
Excellent as a focal point and for smaller spaces.
- Fast-growing, broadleaf, evergreen tree
- Narrow, upright habit
- Fragrant, showy white flowers in late spring to early summer
- Category: Tree, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Height: 30-50 ft
- Spread: 15-30 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia grandiflora Carolina Compacta
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, somewhat acidic soil that stays reasonably moist. Tolerates high moisture levels, but does not tolerate overly wet or swampy soils and prolonged flooding. Will grow in full sun or part shade. Protect from winter sun and wind in northerly areas.