species 7,115 observations
Bigleaf Magnolia
Magnolia macrophylla
Field notes
Supports All
21
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Promethea Silkmoth, Spicebush Swallowtail
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Latania Scale, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, House Finch
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Waved Light Fly, Miserable Mining Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
6
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.