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What Is the Name of a Magnolia Tree With Red Berries?
What Is the Name of a Magnolia Tree With Red Berries?. Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a classic specimen tree grown for its stately form, glossy leaves and strong, lemony fragrance. Native to the southern United States wetlands, southern magnolia bears fuzzy cones that open in the fall to reveal plump red berries.
Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a classic specimen tree grown for its stately form, glossy leaves and strong, lemony fragrance. Native to the southern United States wetlands, southern magnolia bears fuzzy cones that open in the fall to reveal plump red berries.
Garden Environment
Southern magnolia can be grown in areas with mild winters -- U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 7 and south. Plant in full sun in deeply dug soil, rich in organic matter. Magnolia likes moist soil, though the trees will languish if waterlogged.
Flowers/Berries
Southern magnolia blooms open in summer, spreading 6 inches or more. After the petals drop, a large, furry cone develops. The cone opens up in fall, exposing the red berries.
Interior Decoration
Enjoy the berries on the tree, or take them inside for interior or holiday decoration. Pick the cones as soon as they open up, before the seeds turn black and fall out.
Propagation
Don't plant the seeds for propagation. It can take 5 to 20 years for a magnolia to bloom, and there is no guarantee that you will get a magnolia that will bloom. Instead, plant a named cultivar.
