Bigleaf Magnolia Tree (Magnolia macrophylla) Live Plant | 12–30 Inch Starter | Ornamental Outdoor Garden Tree

Bigleaf Magnolia Tree Overview

The Bigleaf Magnolia tree (Magnolia macrophylla) is a striking ornamental deciduous tree known for its exceptionally large leaves and beautiful white flowers accented with green. This live plant, ranging from 12 to 30 inches tall, is an excellent addition to outdoor gardens, woodland areas, or larger landscapes seeking a bold natural statement.

Key Features

• Deciduous ornamental tree with massive foliage
• Produces large white flowers with green accents
• Moderate growth rate reaching 30 to 50 feet at maturity
• Suitable for USDA zones 5 through 8
• Young, healthy plant ready for outdoor planting
• Securely packaged for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Prefers loamy, well-draining soil with neutral pH
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Moderate growth rate with a mature height of 30–50 feet
• Planting: Best planted in the ground, not container-friendly

For optimal care, plant the Bigleaf Magnolia in a sheltered location protected from strong winds to prevent leaf damage. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and supports healthy root development, ensuring the tree establishes well in your garden.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.