Southern Magnolia Tree Quantity: (Buy More, Save More):5 Trees neutral to acidic 85212 neutral to acidic Family: Salicaceae The Southern Magnolia is a symbol of the South's spirit․ It symbolizes a certain nostalgia and the culture and traditions of a bygone time․ It is a symbol of permanence and peace‚ and is often associated with the broad drives of plantation houses in the South‚ where they were planted regularly․ The magnolia has also influenced writers and artists‚ acting as a symbol of pride‚ nobility and beauty․ By choosing to plant a Southern Magnolia‚ their community adds to that culture‚ and nods to the past‚ by adding a piece of history to the modern landscape․ It is a way of connecting the past with the present‚ allowing the branches to tell their stories while the roots reach for their own․ The Southern Magnolia is frequently used as a landscape plant because of its hardiness and ability to adapt to various environments‚ and also because it typically reaches a height of 60 to 80 feet․ Something else to consider is that this flowering tree provides a cooling area when the mercury rises and the sun is shining during the summer months․ In addition to its good looks‚ the broad canopy of the tree acts to improve the microclimate and provide habitat to other plants and animals in your yard‚ garden or lawn․ The Southern Magnolia can be a stunning focal point of the garden‚ an exquisite gathering place and a setting for treasured memories․ As the evening chill envelops you‚ the gentle rustle of the wind through the leaves and the fragrance of the trees in flower create an atmosphere that is close to nature․