Plant Family

Magnoliaceae

5 plants in database

Magnoliaceae in this database spans zones 5-10 with 5 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Tree layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Magnoliaceae
Plants in Database
5
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
5–10
Tree
4 plants
Understory Tree
1 plants
Canopy
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×5 Wildlife Attractor×5 Shade Provider×5 Mulcher×4 Windbreaker×1 Erosion Control×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Magnoliaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Caterpillars
80% of family
Lepidoptera Larvae
Japanese Beetles
60% of family
Popillia japonica

All Magnoliaceae Plants — 5 total

Ashe Magnolia
Magnolia ashei
Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Umbrella Magnolia
Magnolia tripetala