Magnolia grandiflora 'Bull Bay'Bull Bay Magnolia

The Magnolia grandiflora 'Bull Bay', commonly known as the Bull Bay Magnolia, is a stately evergreen tree admired for its large, glossy green leaves with velvety brown undersides and fragrant, creamy white flowers. Blooming from late spring to summer, its flowers can reach up to 25 cm in diameter, adding a dramatic and elegant touch to landscapes. Growing up to 15 to 20 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, it is ideal as a feature tree, shade tree, or in expansive gardens and parks.

Specifications

• Height15 to 20 metres
• Width8 to 10 metres
• Native toUSA (Southeastern United States)
• FoliageLarge, glossy green leaves with bronze-brown undersides; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterModerate; requires regular watering during establishment
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions

Additional Features

• FlowersLarge, creamy white, fragrant blooms; late spring to summer
• FormUpright growth with a broad, symmetrical canopy
• UsesIdeal as a feature tree, shade tree, or in large landscapes
• SpacingPlant 8 to 10 metres apart for individual displays or rows
• Low MaintenanceRequires little pruning; remove deadwood as needed
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; highly resilient
• Drought ToleranceModerate once established; thrives with consistent moisture in dry periods
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees, while dense foliage provides shelter for birds
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with seasonal floral displays
• LongevityLong-lived tree, adding lasting beauty to gardens and landscapes

The Bull Bay Magnolia is a grand and enduring tree, perfect for creating a bold, elegant presence and providing shade and fragrance in large-scale gardens and landscapes.