Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
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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 mustconfirm 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.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 8 – 10 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (slow to 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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About Your New Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is a majestic Southern Magnolia cultivar known for its glossy, dark green leaves and large, fragrant creamy-white flowers that bloom from summer into early fall. This slow to moderate grower reaches 12–15 meters in height and 8–10 meters in width, showcasing smooth gray bark that enhances its elegant presence.
Well-suited as a specimen tree, privacy screen, or hedge, 'Kay Parris' is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and resistant to pests and diseases. It adapts to various soil types but prefers well-draining, acidic soils, making it a stunning and resilient addition to gardens and landscapes.
Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' With:
Type: Structural Foliage
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Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
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Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' works in an:
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 8 – 10 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (slow to moderate).
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (slow to moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' frost tolerant?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Flower?
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Flower?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Kay Parris’ produces large, creamy-white, lemon-scented flowers from late spring through summer, with intermittent blooms into early autumn. These elegant, cup-shaped flowers contrast beautifully with the glossy green foliage and its distinctive wavy leaves and coppery undersides.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' an Australian Native Tree?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' an Australian Native Tree?
No
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is Native to A selected cultivar of Magnolia grandiflora, originally native to the southeastern United States, bred for ornamental value and a neat, compact form.
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' ?
Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, beetles and pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The decorative seed cones that follow flowering offer food for wildlife and enhance biodiversity in ornamental gardens.
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' need?
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' need?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Kay Parris’ performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in heavy clay, alkaline or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy root development, dense evergreen foliage and reliable flowering.
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Kay Parris’ develops good drought tolerance. It is particularly well-suited to warm and dry climates, maintaining its dense, upright form and vibrant foliage with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (slow to moderate).



