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MAGNOLIA
To many, the word magnolia evokes romantic images of the moss-draped Deep South. While some species in
this diverse group thrive only in the balmy South, many others are surprisingly well-suited to the cold and
harsh conditions here. The large leaves of magnolias impart a lush, almost tropical appearance while the
flowers are without rival in their size and profusion. Before their leaves emerge in April and early May
magnolias burst into bloom in a range of colors from white to pink to yellow (yes, yellow!). Magnolias prefer a
sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. Since they have shallow, fibrous roots it is important to maintain a
2-3” layer of mulch over the root system.
Name
Alexandrina
Form
Spreading
HxW
20’x20’
Ann
Rounded
8’x8’
Fragrant, tulip-shaped purplish red flowers in spring.
Compact size makes a great small specimen.
Oval
20’x15’
Fluttering, tulip-shaped deep yellow flowers with red
stamens in spring.
Rounded
12’x12’
Up to 5 ½” wide, white, star-like flowers in very early spring.
Strong central leader and vigorous growth. Plant becomes
larger than Star Magnolia.
Dr. Merrill
Oval
25’x25’
Fragrant, broad-petaled white flowers emerge in late spring
before the leaves. Blooms 2 weeks later than Star Magnolia.
Elizabeth
Pyramidal
30’x20’
Beautiful, finely tapered buds open to tulip-shaped clear
primrose yellow flowers in spring.
Upright
25’x10’
Reddish purple buds open into rich pinkish purple tulipshaped flowers. Blooms later than other saucer magnolias,
reducing risk of frost injury. Narrow tree is perfect for tight
spaces.
Jane
Spreading
15’x15’
Fragrant, tulip-shaped flowers are white on the inside and
reddish purple on the outside. Blooms later than star
magnolia thus avoiding late frosts.
Leonard Messel
Rounded
20’x15’
Fragrant, star-like pale pink flowers in early spring. Very
prolific bloomer, even when young.
Royal Star
Rounded
10’x8’
Fragrant, star-like pure white flowers in very early spring.
Avoid southern exposures.
Sunsation
Oval
20’x12’
Tulip-shaped flowers in late April/early May. The color is
canary yellow with a blush of purple at the base.
Rounded
12’x12’
Fragrant, white star-like flowers with a pink blush emerge
from pink buds. The flowers are slightly larger and bloom
later than Star Magnolia’s. The plant also grows a bit larger.
Oval
20’x15’
A later blooming hybrid with large, fragrant, cup-shaped
creamy yellow flowers in late May/early June.
Butterflies
Centennial Star
Galaxy
Waterlily Star
Yellow Lantern
Description
Saucer-type magnolia with large, tulip-shaped flowers in
April. Flowers are rose purple on the outside and white on
the inside. Bold, medium green foliage.