Magnolia

Magnolias (Magnolia sp.)
Magnolias are well on their way to becoming one of the most popular flowering trees in residential yards. Offering a wide variety of size, form, foliage and bloom, these adaptable trees have become real favorites of homeowners. Twenty-two kinds of these lovely trees with considerable ornamental value are available for landscape use. They are relatively tolerant of common air pollutants; so many magnolias do well in urban areas.

While many people consider the magnolia an integral part of the southern landscape, more and more people are discovering that magnolias are a species that actually thrive as far north as Zone 3 as in Canada. Of course I will cover the queen of the south, the Southern Magnolia. But then I am recommending magnolia trees for the north, two small deciduous trees come to mind: the Saucer Magnolia and the Star Magnolia.

Japanese Magnolia Is Unusual

Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree - Outdoors or Bonsai

by Hirts: Trees & Shrubs

  • Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
  • Color of Bloom: Light Pink
  • Hardy Zones: 4-8. Mature Height: 15-20'
  • Months of Bloom: Spring
  • Mature Height: 15-20'

Magnolia kobus var. 'Leonard Messel' - Leonard Messel Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
(Magnol-ia: bears the name of Pierre Magnol, 1638-1715, botanist of Montpellier)

Leonard Messel (M. kobus var. loebneri) A magnificant large shrub, small tree with rose purple buds that open pale pink. Very hardy. Originated at Nymans, Sussex, UK.

Also makes a fantastic bonsai!

Ann Star Magnolia Tree - Outdoors or Bonsai - Fragrant

by Hirts: Trees & Shrubs

  • Hardy Zones: 3-8. Full to Part Sun
  • Color of Bloom: Pink
  • Months of Bloom: Late Spring
  • Mature Height: 8-10'
  • Immediate shipping. Size shipped: 4" pot

'Ann' Star Magnolia
(Kosar f1 hybrid) Deep purplish-red blooms appear later than most magnolias, thus are less apt to get frosted. Big, lily-like flowers often repeat during the summer. A vigorous multi-stemmed large shrub with an upright rounded habit and clean foliage.
Reported to be sterile triploid. Developed at the USNA.
AWARDS: PSC

The plant you will recieve is growing in a 2 1/4" pot.

Yellow Bird Flowering Magnolia Tree Five Gallon

by Clifton's Nursery

  • Yellow Bird Flowering magnolia will be loaded with 3 inch flowers in vivid canary yellow, flowers that retain a crisp, upright blossom shape and petal color for 2-3 weeks.
  • This yellow flowering deciduous magnolia is ideal for a high profile specimen or accent tree, and especially stunning used against needled evergreens or darker buildings.
  • Exceptional when combined with other trees that offer summer flowers, autumn foliage and winter silhouettes for four season groves.
  • Plant this blooming tree in full sun. Growth to 30 to 40 feet tall or clip to any desired size and shape.
  • Hardy to USDA zone 5 and all higher zones. Shipped as a well established tree in its original soil and container.

Yellow Bird Flowering magnolia will be loaded with 3 inch flowers in vivid canary yellow, flowers that retain a crisp, upright blossom shape and petal color for 2-3 weeks. This yellow flowering deciduous magnolia is ideal for a high profile specimen or accent tree, and especially stunning used against needled evergreens or darker buildings. Exceptional when combined with other trees that offer summer flowers, autumn foliage and winter silhouettes for four season groves. Plant this blooming tree in full sun. Growth to 30 to 40 feet tall or clip to any desired size and shape. Hardy to USDA zone 5 and all higher zones.

Jane Magnolia Tree Quart

by Dasfarms

  • Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 10' - 15' Spread: to 10' Growth: moderate
  • Moisture: Well-drained,Moist Soil: Widely adaptable
  • Bloom: Reddish-purple outside with white inside
  • Age at bloom: 3 yrs

The Jane Magnolia tree is a member of the 'Little Girl' series of Magnolias that are the result of a cross originally made at the U.S. National Arboretum. Magnolia x Jane was bred for its frost resistant blooming time and strong, vigorous, upright growth habit. It is a rounded, shrubby plant that has leathery green foliage and produces flowers in late spring that resemble slender tulips. The blooms are reddish-purple outside and white inside. Flowers open just before the leaves appear,(mid-April to early May) making a superb display. Once established, after the first year, this plant needs very little attention. It is an extremely reliable bloomer. These will be shipped in quart containers with soilless media and 9 months slow release fertilizer.

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