Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

Kay Parris Magnolia

Considered one of the best evergreen magnolias, Kay Parris is a cross between Little Gem and Bracken's Brown Beauty. Kay Parris has glossy, medium-green leaves with wavy leaf margins, deep orange-brown and almost velvet-like underside. Fragrant flowers bloom late May to late September, attract pollinators, and are a bit smaller than the standard Southern magnolia flowers.

Magnolias provide songbirds nesting sites, shelter for wildlife, and food for caterpillars, birds, and small mammals. 

At 15-20' tall and 8-10' wide at maturity, its compact, upright growth habit makes it an exceptional medium-sized, evergreen tree for smaller yards.

  • Broadleaf, evergreen tree with fragrant white flowers
  • Petite size is excellent for smaller landscapes
  • Blooms at an early age

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-9
  • Height: 15-20 ft
  • Spread: 8-10 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
• Flowers
• Foliage Color
• Fragrance
Specialty Use
• Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
• Color Impact
• Foundation Planting
• Hedge/Screen
• Native
Habit
• Compact
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Light Requirement
• Part Shade
• Part Sun
• Sun
Foliage
• Evergreen
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
Growth Rate
• Moderate
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Well-Drained
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
• Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

Plant in rich, well-drained soil, somewhat acidic soil that stays reasonably moist. Tolerates high moisture levels, but does not tolerate overly wet or swampy soils and prolonged flooding. Will grow in full sun or part shade. Protect from winter sun and wind in northerly areas.