Claudia Wannamaker Magnolia
Southern Magnolia Claudia Wannamaker Trees (Magnolia Grandiflora ‘Claudia Wannamaker’) are notable for their fast growth rate and ability to bloom at an early age. Basically, the prodigy tree of the Magnolia cultivar, this stunning evergreen tree will constantly amaze onlookers with its beauty and growth.
Large dark green leathery foliage compliments the audacious 12-inch white flowers that bloom all summer. At a growth rate of around three feet per year, your little Magnolia will be towering over you before you know it! At maturity, this monstrous tree grows to heights up to 50 feet tall.
As a southern favorite, the Claudia Wannamaker grows best in USDA grow zones 7 to 9. Ideal conditions for these show-stopping trees include full sun and moist but well-draining soils. These trees are not selective on their soil medium and will grow in most soils from sandy to clay mediums.
The trees towering pyramidal form, shiny leaves, and fragrant flowers make this tree a top choice in landscape specimen planting. The trees also make for beautiful privacy screens and yard borders.
Some additional benefits of these beautiful yard trees include their high tolerance and resistance to various plant issues. The Magnolia Claudia Wannamaker is deer-resistant, pest-resistant, and drought-tolerant.
