Southern Magnolia Bonsai

The star magnolia is a slow growing deciduous shrub with a dense bushy habit.

Southern magnolia bonsai. The species is native to southern usa where it is found scattered with other forest species in rich moist soils on the edges of bodies of water and swamps. Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora is a magnificent tree cultivated for its glossy green leaves and lovely white blossoms. The fuzzy buds are especially attractive too. Free delivery with 45 order.

I happen to love the beauty of magnolia bonsai with the different size flowers varying colors from white to pink to red and even yellow. Bracken s brown beauty southern magnolia tree model magbra03g 49 98 49 98. Remarkably flexible for an outstanding ornamental southern magnolia thrives not only in the south but also in the pacific northwest. However it is still a difficult species with which to create a successful bonsai.

The star magnolia is the most common magnolia used to grow bonsai trees from. Unnamed generic trees just says southern magnolia on the tag can take a long time to start especially if they re small. No part of its natural range is higher than 150 m in elevation. Named selections such as little gem teddy bear and bracken s brown beauty start blooming much earlier.

If you want an absolute guarantee buy a tree that already has flowers or flower buds on it. Of all the magnolia genus the star magnolia magnolia stellata has the best qualities for bonsai. The star variant flowers much earlier than most other magnolia s but as the flowers are quite large this species of tree is only suitable for relatively large bonsai trees. Brussel s bonsai dwarf jade bonsai in zen reflections pot model dt1417djz 38 67 38 67.