Greenback Southern Magnolia – 3 Gallon Pot

Other Names: Mgtig Magnolia, Migtig Magnolia

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One of our favorite varieties, Magnolia grandiflora ‘MGTIG’, which goes by the trademark name ‘Greenback’, is an evergreen southern Magnolia selection with outstanding, superior qualities. It has a dense, narrow, tidy and symmetrical pyramidal form to 35 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide when all grown up, and is densely clothed in glossy, rich green leaves that are considerably smaller that those of its cousins and green on the undersides, hence the common name. Appearing late spring throughout summer, large 6 to 8 inch diameter flowers are extremely fragrant, filling the landscape with that wonderful lemony aroma typical of other southern magnolias. Handling all the heat and humidity you can give it, and thriving in moist to wet soils, Greenback Magnolia makes for a fine specimen and can also be used to frame the corners of tall homes and other buildings or in privacy screen plantings. Also a good fit for large containers and planters. Excellent near patios, porches, decks, terraces and other outdoor living spaces where the heavenly fragrance can be enjoyed from close up.

Greenback Magnolia is very easy to grow in most any average moist but well-drained soil, preferring one that is rich in organic matter. It will also thrive in wet soils, but not standing water. It grows well in full sun, part shade or all-day filtered sun. For best density of foliage and flowering, we suggest 4 hours or more of direct sunlight per day. Very low maintenance and never requires pruning. That said, stray branches can be pruned for shaping purposes or lower branches can be removed to expose the trunk to a desired height.