Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Magnolias, Nutmegs, and Allies Magnolia Family Magnolias Magnolia laevifolia species 76 observations Magnolia laevifolia Magnolia laevifolia Field notes Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Moist Wet Soil Sand Loam Clay Organic Soil pH Acid Neutral Deer resistant Yes Habit Columnar Open Plant type Perennial Shrub Tree From NC State Extension. Close