Magnolia grandiflora 'Carolina Compact'
Carolina Compact Magnolia
Carolina Compact is a dense, full-bodied Southern Magnolia selected for its thick, glossy green foliage and compact form. Fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom from May to June, followed by decorative cone-like seed pods that reveal bright red seeds in late summer. Unlike many Southern Magnolia varieties, its leaves are green on both sides. This beautiful evergreen also supports wildlife by providing shelter, attracting pollinators, and producing seeds enjoyed by birds and small mammals.
- Fast-growing, broadleaf, evergreen tree
- Narrow, upright habit
- Fragrant, showy white flowers in late spring to early summer
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia grandiflora 'Carolina Compact'
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, somewhat acidic soil that stays reasonably moist. Tolerates high moisture levels, but does not tolerate overly wet or swampy soils and prolonged flooding. Will grow in full sun or part shade. Protect from winter sun and wind in northerly areas.