The southern magnolia, scientific name magnolia grandiflora, is a tree of the magnolia family native to the southeastern United States.
Also called bull bay, it is a medium to large evergreen tree that can grow up to 27 meters tall.
It is a big, showy evergreen with large, dark green leaves and large, white, fragrant flowers.
Southern magnolia is widely grown for its fragrant flowers and shiny, attractive green foliage.
The leaves are heavy and tend to fall all year round, covering the ground well.
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