University of Illinois Extension

Magnolia

Selection Info:
Trees - Low branching slightly. Moist, acid, organic soils. Tolerates light shade, 20 - 30 feet tall.
Light pink flowers.
Shrubs - white flowers, 15 - 20 feet tall.
Not all magnolias hardy inNorthern Illinois.
Some Common Diseases:
Canker
Verticillium wilt
Scorch
Chlorosis
Wet wood
Wood rot
Root rot
Some Common Insects and Insect-related:
Magnolia scale
Tulip tree scale