All about magnolias!
A Quick Guide to Our Magnolias
ROYAL STAR
A multitude of white star-shaped flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Multi-trunked shrub form, approximately 10'x10'. Withstands both heat and cold very well.
ANN
A later blooming magnolia that is undeterred by unseasonable frosts, available in shrub or tree form. Pinkish-purple flowers and yellow fall color. 8-10' tall and wide.
BUTTERFLIES
Profuse, canary yellow, lightly scented blooms appear in April before the leaves. 15-20' tall, 10-15' wide.
MOONGLOW SWEET BAY
Long-lasting bloom late spring to early summer, with possible sporadic re-bloom mid-summer. Creamy, long-lasting, cup-shaped flowers have a lemony scent. Bears interesting cones in fall with bright red seeds. Called "sweet bay" because the leaves may be used as a bay leaf substitute. Semi-evergreen. 15' tall and 10' wide shrub.
JANE
Bicolored petals are pinkish-purple outside, white inside. May put out some additional blooms mid-summer. Later blooms avoid spring frost damage. Yellow to bronze fall color. 10-15' tall, 8-12' wide.
WADA'S MEMORY
An excellent replacement for ornamental pear trees that have died from fireblight, Wada's Memory is covered in white, star-like early spring flowers before its leaves emerge. Unlike ornamental pear trees, the flowers have a light, pleasant fragrance. Fall leaf color is yellow. 25-35' tall and wide.
Tips for magnolia success
Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot to plant your tree.
Water newly planted trees regularly until they are established, and provide supplemental water during periods of prolonged drought.
Magnolias like acidic soil, and will benefit from spring and fall applications of Hollytone, an organic fertilizer for acid-loving plants.
If you think you haven't got space to enjoy a magnolia tree, consider a dwarf! Dwarf and shrub magnolias can comfortably fit in a 10' diameter space.
To learn more, and to see the trees in person, stop by our tree yard! Our horticulturists would be happy to show you around.