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Tree Seed Grow Kit

Southern Magnolia Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEMagnolia grandiflora

USD 14.99

100 in stock

The Southern magnolia is an evergreen icon with huge, lemon-scented white blooms and glossy leaves.

GERMINATION30-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

30-90 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F (after stratification)

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Southern Magnolia care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Magnolia grandiflora
Common names
Bull Bay
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
M. grandiflora
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Start growing

Full sun to part shade. Rich, well-drained acidic soil.

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Growing with your kit

Magnolia seeds have a red fleshy coating. The Seeds In A Cup® kit helps simulate the natural cleaning and stratification process.

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Propagation

By seed or cuttings.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Blooms in late spring; produces cone-like fruit with red seeds.

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Growing conditions

Moist, wooded riverbanks and swamps.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat and drought tolerant once established; moderate salt tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Scale insects.

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Plant safety

Safe.

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Botanical features

A magnificent evergreen tree with large, glossy, leathery leaves and massive fragrant white flowers.

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Varieties

‘Little Gem’ (Dwarf), ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Ornamental shade tree. leaves used in floral arrangements

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Native range & distribution

Southeastern United States.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Named after Pierre Magnol; ‘grandiflora’ means large flower.

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History

An ancient lineage of flowering plants evolving before bees existed (pollinated by beetles).

Good questions grow here

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Do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Southern Magnolia Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Southern Magnolia Tree seeds take to germinate?

Southern Magnolia Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Southern Magnolia Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Southern Magnolia Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in southern-magnloia, or kept in a container in colder regions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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