SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia grandiflora 'Southern Charm'

COMMON NAME: Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

GARDEN SIZE: 16 to 20 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 7 to 9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade (part shade often ideal in hot climates)

WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; water deeply during drought once established

HABIT (FORM): Dense, compact, upright; can be trained as shrub or small tree

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; shiny deep green leaves with thick, velvety, reddish-brown undersides

FLOWERS: Large 6–8" white, fragrant blooms; summer into fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Southeastern United States including Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Feed in early spring with an evergreen (acidic) fertilizer before new growth emerges in the spring

PRUNING: My be done in late February if needed for removing dead wood, shaping, or curtailing size. Avoid pruning if possible.

PET SAFETY: None known

USES: Specimen tree