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Lush, fragrant, and resilient. Kay Parris brings Southern Charm with a smaller footprint and a longer bloom season

FEATURES:

  • Compact and upright Southern Magnolia with dense, oval-shaped form
  • Fragrant white flowers appear over a longer period than most varieties
  • Evergreen leaves have a glossy deep green top and striking coppery underside
  • Naturally smaller than traditional Southern Magnolias, perfect for tighter spaces
  • Highly adaptable and tolerant of heat, humidity, and occasional cold snaps
  • Excellent for year-round structure, privacy, or as a blooming specimen tree
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

Pair Kay Parris with evergreen shrubs or flowering perennials to create a layered look that evolves across seasons. Try planting it near seating areas or walkways where the blooms and fragrance can be appreciated up close. Its compact size makes it a great substance for larger magnolias in smaller landscapes or urban gardens. 

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Mature Height: 20-25' tall
  • Mature Width: 10-15' tall
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Spacing: 10-15' apart

Kay Parris Southern Magnolia

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

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Lush, fragrant, and resilient. Kay Parris brings Southern Charm with a smaller footprint and a longer bloom season

FEATURES:

  • Compact and upright Southern Magnolia with dense, oval-shaped form
  • Fragrant white flowers appear over a longer period than most varieties
  • Evergreen leaves have a glossy deep green top and striking coppery underside
  • Naturally smaller than traditional Southern Magnolias, perfect for tighter spaces
  • Highly adaptable and tolerant of heat, humidity, and occasional cold snaps
  • Excellent for year-round structure, privacy, or as a blooming specimen tree
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

Pair Kay Parris with evergreen shrubs or flowering perennials to create a layered look that evolves across seasons. Try planting it near seating areas or walkways where the blooms and fragrance can be appreciated up close. Its compact size makes it a great substance for larger magnolias in smaller landscapes or urban gardens. 

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Mature Height: 20-25' tall
  • Mature Width: 10-15' tall
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Spacing: 10-15' apart

Why plant Kay Parris Southern Magnolia?

Kay Parris Southern Magnolia offers all the beauty and fragrance of the classic Southern Magnolia in a more manageable form. Discovered in South Carolina and named after a garden enthusiast who loved the species, this cultivar was selected for its compact size, repeat blooming, and vibrant foliage. The flowers are creamy white and lemon-scented, appearing through spring and often reblooming through summer. Its evergreen leaves add texture and warmth to the winter landscape, with rich green surfaces and rusty bronze undersides. Kay Parris is a Southern staple reimagined for modern gardens that need year-round presence and seasonal flair.

How to use Kay Parris Southern Magnolia in the landscape?

Kay Parris Southern Magnolia fits beautifully into medium-sized residential gardens, entryways, and mixed borders. Use it as a flowering focal point or anchor plant near patios or porches where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Its smaller size makes it suitable for privacy screens, foundation plantings, or as an accent tree in narrow spaces. It performs best in full sun but tolerates some shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kay Parris typically blooms in late spring and continues to produce flowers intermittently through summer. The white blossoms are large, fragrant, and long lasting.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and mulch annually to retain moisture and protect the roots. Once established, it is tolerant of heat and moderate drought.

Minimal pruning is needed. You can remove dead or damaged branches in late winter. It is best to let Kay Parris maintain its natural shape, which is full and balanced without much help.


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