Magnolia grandiflora 'TMGH'
Alta™ Southern Magnolia
Evergreen Tree
Slow growing, evergreen magnolia with a strongly upright form. Its shape and persistent foliage makes it suitable as a screen or hedge. Its narrow form is suitable for smaller gardens. This is a relatively new selection of Southern magnolia that hasn't been widely available. Since there aren't that many planted out and about, its long-term size and performance is somewhat untested in our area (the Pacific Northwest). The growers' info indicates that this very slow grower will achieve an ultimate width of 9 feet wide and 20 feet tall. Evergreen magnolia cast dense shade and are somewhat shallow-rooted, so it can be tricky to find the right planting partners for around its base.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Water Needs:
Average, Occasional
Description
Size: 102 - 240 tall x 24 - 108 wide
Shape / Form:
Columnar / Narrow
Foliage Texture:
Bold
Foliage Quality:
Bold
Features: Fragrant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Flowers, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Leaf Shape:
Elliptical
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Season:
Summer
Flower Shape:
Single
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens, Specimen, Street Tree, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Firewise, Seaside / Salt Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
back drop
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing, Messy
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Suitable Substitutes
Plant Combos
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Narrow Evergreens for Screening
Focus: Efficient Use of Space, Privacy and Screening, Small Space, Year-round Interest, Building Block
view combo
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8