Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)
Bigleaf magnolia, also known as Umbrella tree
Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), native to North America, boasts the largest simple leaves on the continent. Its flowers are known for their pleasant fragrance.
Key Facts About Bigleaf magnolia
Attributes of Bigleaf magnolia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 27 m
Spread
6 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
35 cm to 50 cm
Flower Color
White Cream
Scientific Classification of Bigleaf magnolia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Magnoliales
Family
Magnolia
Genus
Magnolias
Species
Bigleaf magnolia