Southern Magnolia

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Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the southeastern United States, from southeastern North Carolina to central Florida, and west to East Texas

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Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the southeastern United States, from southeastern North Carolina to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching 27.5 m in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large dark green leaves up to 20 cm long and 12 cm wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to 30 cm in diameter.

Magnolia is one of the most popular wand woods in the South, usually prized by the Southern wizarding nobility. Magnolia has been historically used in Southern wand making. Their owners are old souls and are loving, dignified, and loyal. These witches and wizards live by kindness and try to spread it wherever they go. They do not like arguments or confrontation but approach both with grace and integrity. Being seen as noble is important to them, and they sometimes act with nobility/morals before reason. Overall, they are stable and confident. In their youth, they often have issues with nervousness and anxiety. This wand wood has a reputation for instilling stability and assisting with such issues. They are true survivalists and like to be prepared for most situations. Their bag or purse is often full of needed items, and their friends can count on them to have their backs (and their stomachs in case they are hungry). They are extremely affectionate to their friends and amicable in general.

With their high standards, they can be a bit snobby or judgemental when it comes to others' lifestyles and choices. A love of nature and the sublime are extremely common among magnolia wand owners. There is talent in magic to do with nature, beauty, creativity, preservation, healing, and security. Wands made of magnolia are at their most potent at night time. Among all the wand woods, magnolia wands are reputed for their extensive stamina. Magnolia wands do their best to ease their owner's anxiety and nervousness. This may be through emitting calming scents or fetching needed comfort items. It is highly attentive to its owner's emotional needs in general.

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