A Magnolia Swag for Christmas

December 14, 2021

Few things symbolize the south better than the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora). It can grow up to 90 feet tall with a trunk diameter of over three feet. It’s huge waxy leaves and large creamy blossoms make it a favorite of every southerner. The name magnolia honors French botanist Pierre Magnol. The great Mark Catesby called it the Carolina Laurel. Today the jeweled mountains ordain the forests and their large evergreen leaves make great ornamental decorations.

The magnolia swag is a popular southern decoration. It boasts a full spectacle of foliage from the magnolia. The large glossy leaves cascade elegantly across any doorway.

For this project, I cut leaves from a grand magnolia from the farm. I simply wire them together wrapping the wire around each one and then lacing back through the one before it. I repeat this until I get it the length I need it. The heavier gauge floral wire is better. These are really heavy to hang.