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Is it ok to plant a Southern magnolia tree close to my house?

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I’ve been thinking of planting a Southern magnolia near my front porch. It will get morning sun and afternoon shade in this area. We are in zone 7. Just wondering how fast it will grow? I don’t want it to get too close to the house.

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    DrPulte_Moderator | | #1

    Always think about putting the right plant in the right place. This is a good time of year to plant a tree but I would make sure you plan for its ultimate size. There are smaller cultivars/selections like 'Teddy
    Bear' that stay smaller (10 wide and 20 foot tall). I would still caution you to not put it too close to the house.

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