Quick answer: Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is native to 13 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Soil | Rich, acidic |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | 30-40 ft (up to 100 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
none noted; giant leaves torn in windy sites, wind protection recommended
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Bigleaf magnolia native?
Bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is native to 13 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Bigleaf magnolia bloom?
Bigleaf magnolia blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Bigleaf magnolia need?
Light: Part Shade. Soil: Rich, acidic. Mature height: 30-40 ft (up to 100 ft).
Is Bigleaf magnolia deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Bigleaf magnolia is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Bigleaf magnolia seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Magnolia macrophylla on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Bigleaf magnolia.
- Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum
- American wisteria Wisteria frutescens
- Southern crabapple Malus angustifolia
- Yellow buckeye Aesculus flava
- Mountain silverbell Halesia tetraptera
- Devil's walking stick Aralia spinosa
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