Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.
As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.
If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.
Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Magnolia 'Greenback' is a lush, evergreen magnolia variety valued for its dense, vibrant green foliage and compact, pyramidal form. Growing 4–6 meters tall (up to 7–8 meters in ideal conditions) and 2–3 meters wide, it creates an excellent privacy screen or windbreak with a formal, upright habit.
Its glossy, velvety leaves often feature lighter undersides, adding visual contrast. While primarily grown for foliage, it occasionally blooms large, fragrant white flowers. Tolerant of various soils and urban pollution, and moderately drought-hardy once established, 'Greenback' thrives in full sun to partial shade. It requires low maintenance with minimal pruning and regular watering during establishment and dry periods.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 10m - 15m Approximately
Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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Trade Customers
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Shipping Cost
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About Your New Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Magnolia 'Greenback' is a lush, evergreen magnolia variety valued for its dense, vibrant green foliage and compact, pyramidal form. Growing 4–6 meters tall (up to 7–8 meters in ideal conditions) and 2–3 meters wide, it creates an excellent privacy screen or windbreak with a formal, upright habit.
Its glossy, velvety leaves often feature lighter undersides, adding visual contrast. While primarily grown for foliage, it occasionally blooms large, fragrant white flowers. Tolerant of various soils and urban pollution, and moderately drought-hardy once established, 'Greenback' thrives in full sun to partial shade. It requires low maintenance with minimal pruning and regular watering during establishment and dry periods.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' works in an:
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 10m - 15m Approximately
Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' frost tolerant?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Flower?
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Flower?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Greenback’ produces large, creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers from late spring through summer, with a light citrus fragrance. These classic magnolia blooms contrast beautifully with the glossy deep green foliage and its characteristic pale green—rather than bronze—leaf underside, creating an elegant and refined seasonal display.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' an Australian Native Tree?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' an Australian Native Tree?
No
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is Native to A selected cultivar of Magnolia grandiflora, originally native to the southeastern United States, bred for its ornamental foliage and flowers.
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' ?
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, beetles and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen foliage provides excellent shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The seed-filled cones that follow flowering also support wildlife and contribute to biodiversity in urban and ornamental plantings.
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' need?
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' need?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Greenback’ performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in heavy clay, alkaline or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance soil structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support dense evergreen growth, strong root development and reliable flowering.
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Greenback’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry and coastal conditions and maintains its dense evergreen canopy with deep, occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Long Term Care For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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