Magnolia grandiflora 'Victoria'

Victoria Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Victoria’ (Victoria Southern Magnolia) is a broadleaf evergreen tree with a dense, pyramidal to broadly conical habit, featuring glossy dark green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and large, creamy white, lemon-fragrant flowers in early to mid-summer. This cultivar is especially valued for its improved cold hardiness and strong performance in milder northern and Pacific Northwest climates compared with many Southern magnolias.

Type: Tree (Evergreen)
Mature Size: 20–30' W × 25–35' H
USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Form: Dense, pyramidal to broadly conical

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-summer; intermittent bloom over several weeks

Wildlife: Bees, birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent as a specimen, evergreen screen, lawn tree, or year-round focal point. Its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and greater cold tolerance make it a strong choice where standard Southern magnolias may be borderline hardy.

Care:
Plant in a sheltered site with well-drained soil and room to mature. Water regularly while establishing, then during extended dry periods. Mulch the root zone to help conserve moisture and protect roots, especially in colder areas. 

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25-35'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich, Slightly Acidic

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No