How much sun does Ashe's magnolia need?

Ashe's magnolia grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Ashe's magnolia bloom?

Ashe's magnolia blooms in April and May.

Where is Ashe's magnolia native?

Ashe's magnolia (Magnolia ashei) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Ashe's magnolia

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Magnolia ashei

Last reviewed: October 2026

Ashe's magnolia (Magnolia ashei) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Ashe's magnolia (Magnolia ashei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

180"–300" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

beetles

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Southeastern Plains Southern Coastal Plain

Small deciduous tree with enormous leaves up to two feet long and huge, fragrant white flowers with a purple blotch at the base. Found in rich ravine woodlands; a rare species with a very limited native range.

Growing Ashe's magnolia

Grow Ashe's magnolia in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 180 to 300 inches tall and spread 180 to 240 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Large flowers are pollinated by beetles; provides shade and structure for understory wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Ashe's magnolia need?: Ashe's magnolia grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Ashe's magnolia bloom?: Ashe's magnolia blooms in April and May.
Where is Ashe's magnolia native?: Ashe's magnolia (Magnolia ashei) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Ashe's magnolia attract?: Ashe's magnolia draws beetles.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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