Magnolia grandiflora 'MGTIG' Greenback®

A Fleming’s introduction to Australia, this Southern Magnolia is noted for the smooth, hairless backs on the mature foliage. A dense, uniform, upright growth habit make it an excellent specimen or screen for use in gardens, parks and other public open space. Selected for its foliage, texture and habit.

Categories: Magnolia Medium Trees Narrow & Screening Trees

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Genus

Magnolia
Species

grandiflora
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Magnolia
Growth Rate

Moderate.
Foliage

Evergreen. Glossy, waxy and dark green above, pale green beneath on older growth, densely arranged on the branches. Maintains an excellent, glossy finish all year. Older leaves turn yellow to brown and shed in autumn and again in spring as new growth begins.
Bark

Smooth. Mature bark ages to grey-brown to dark grey. Young shoots are bright green.
Ornamental Fruit

Bright red seeds are formed in an aggregate of follicles after flowers.
Tree Habit

Narrowly pyramidal, broadening with age. Shows excellent uniformity. Tightly branched.
Flowers

Occasional, large, creamy white flowers with a lemony fragrance are produced during the summer months at the branch tips.
Height (m)

10
Width (m)

5