{"product_id":"magnolia-tree-3-gal","title":"Magnolia Tree (3 Gal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Gallon Southern Magnolia Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring classic Southern beauty to your landscape with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known for its glossy evergreen foliage and spectacular, fragrant white flowers, this iconic tree makes a beautiful specimen, shade tree, or statement planting for larger landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 3-gallon magnolia is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyoung tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will continue developing substantially after planting. Because mature size varies quite a bit by cultivar, check the plant tag for the specific variety. Standard Southern Magnolias can eventually become very large, while compact varieties such as ‘Little Gem’ stay considerably smaller.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen flowering tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Gallon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade; flowering and growth are generally best with plenty of sun.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–80 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a traditional Southern Magnolia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40+ ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, broad and stately\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, glossy, deep-green evergreen leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy white\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate spring into summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some flowers appearing intermittently afterward\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes — beautifully fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Zones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on cultivar.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eZone 9a:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent choice and well suited to our warm Southern climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZone 9a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, magnolias can be planted through much of the year, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efall through early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal. Planting during cooler weather allows the root system to establish before intense summer heat arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf planting during summer, consistent watering is especially important during the establishment period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location with enough room for the tree’s mature canopy and root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than the root ball itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Position the tree so the top of the root ball sits level with or slightly above the surrounding soil. Avoid planting magnolias too deeply.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackfill with the existing soil, water thoroughly, and apply approximately 2–3 inches of mulch around the planting area while keeping mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply and consistently while your magnolia becomes established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor newly planted trees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck moisture several times each week during hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply rather than giving frequent shallow watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce watering as the root system becomes established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished Southern Magnolias are considerably more tolerant of short dry periods, although supplemental water during prolonged drought will keep them looking their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolias generally do not require heavy fertilization. Healthy soil and proper watering are more important than frequent feeding.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf growth appears weak, a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs may be applied according to label directions during the active growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Magnolias are naturally beautiful trees and usually require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every little pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune primarily to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove dead or damaged branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect crossing branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop the desired tree form while the plant is young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessary heavy pruning once the tree develops its mature structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Plant Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a classic Southern landscape by pairing magnolias with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellias • Gardenias • Encore Azaleas • Drift Roses • Hydrangeas • Distylium • Liriope • Carex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Wright’s Market-style landscape, we especially love a magnolia surrounded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elayers of evergreen foliage with white flowering shrubs and soft ornamental grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolia Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolias have long symbolized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeauty, dignity, perseverance and strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their association with Southern homes and gardens also makes them a wonderful tree for creating a landscape that feels established, welcoming and timeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Wright’s Market Loves It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew trees say \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e quite like a magnolia. The combination of glossy evergreen foliage, enormous fragrant white flowers and a stately form gives landscapes year-round character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the type of tree that gets more beautiful as the years go by—and one that can become a memorable part of a home and family landscape for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWright’s Market Garden Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give your magnolia plenty of room from the beginning. Magnolias develop shallow, spreading roots and are happiest when they can mature without being crowded by foundations, sidewalks or competing trees.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at Wright’s Market • Rincon, Georgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant availability and appearance may vary seasonally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wright's Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49712921804952,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5770\/6136\/files\/3F1FD746-34C3-49AF-AB14-1698457A1CF0.jpg?v=1787150960","url":"https:\/\/www.wright-market.com\/products\/magnolia-tree-3-gal","provider":"Wright's Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}