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Magnolia grandiflora 'Samuel Sommer' - Samuel Sommer Magnolia

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Samuel Sommer' is a captivating staple in the "Trees" category, dominating the landscaping scene with its grand stature of up to 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. It's a magnificent showcase of nature at its best with its colossal, fragrant flowers, each creamy white petal systematically unfurling to reach an astonishing 14-inch diameter. This Samuel Sommer Magnolia variety stays true to its evergreen nature, providing year-round lushness. The combination of glossy, dark green leaves gracefully brushed with a velvety, cinnamon hue underneath sets a stunning palette of contrasting colors. Uniquely tailored for moist, well-drained soils, this tree flourishes under varying degrees of sun exposure, from radiant full sun to more subdued part shade. What sets it apart is its extraordinary resilience, effortlessly withstanding soaring heat and exhibiting remarkable immunity to pesky pests and diseases. This tree, native to the southeastern United States, doesn't just survive; it thrives, adding a flair of Southern charisma to landscapes far and wide.

  • Size: Up to 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide
  • Flowers: Large, creamy white and fragrant flowers up to 14 inches in diameter
  • Foliage: Evergreen with glossy, dark green leaves and velvety, cinnamon-colored undersides
  • Water usage: Prefer moist soil
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Resilience: High tolerance to heat, pest, and disease
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