Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' grown in 15-gallon pots with brown and green leaves.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' (Southern Magnolia)

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'Kay Parris' is a compact, showy cultivar of Magnolia grandiflora, also called southern magnolia, that grows up to 20' tall with a straight trunk and a pyramidal growth habit. Foliage is thick, leathery, and glossy evergreen and spring to summer flowers are heavily scented, smelling of ginger or citrus. Blooms are creamy white in color and quite large. typically reaching 8-10" across. These bowl-shaped blossoms open in the morning and close at night, playing host to a number of pollinators including a variety of bees and beetles. Come late summer or fall, flowers are replaced with cone-like seedpods that contain large, bright red seeds that attract birds.

With its dense, compact habit, 'Kay Parris' is also considered to be one of the best evergreen magnolias, with leaves that remain attractive all through the winter. This cultivar's evergreen foliage is large and smooth, shiny deep green above and a velvety rust orange to brown underneath. 'Kay Parris' is not especially picky, requiring only medium to wet soils in full sun, where it will grow to become an excellent, not-too-large specimen tree.

Native to U.S., Native to Maryland, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Tree Height: Medium: 15 to 30 feet
Evergreen
Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet and Well-drained
Soil Type: Rich Organic Matter, Average, Clay, Loam, and Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Features: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Fall Color, Winter Interest, and Attracts Birds
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant and Wet Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Specimen Tree, Meadow, and Pollinator Garden

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