Magnolia grandiflora

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Botanical Name	Magnolia grandiflora
Family	Magnoliaceae
Local Name	Does not exist
Common Name	Magnolia
Life cycle	Deciduous tree
Cultivar Name	N/A
Flowering Months	Spring
Flower Color	White
Growing Areas	Islamabad, Karachi
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	full sun, will not tolerate shade
Soil pH	N/A
Propagation	Seeds and cuttings
Uses	Ornamental
Description	Magnolia tree has the charm of belonging to the family of oldest flowering plants on Earth. The leaves are leathery, underneath is brown. A slow growing tree so buy older plants from nurseries. Flowers are not fragrant but the large waxy petals have their own attraction. Seeds are not easy to grow. Pest and diseases free.