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D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia
Prices start at : 69.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

The tree will quickly reach a full 50' high and 35' wide, so pick your spot wisely! This strong evergreen has the classic magnolia leaf shape– glossy green on top, fuzzy brown on the bottom – except that the leaves are as big as your face.
  • Moisture: Average
  • Mature Height: 40 - 50 feet
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Mature Spread: 25 - 35 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Saucer Magnolia
Prices start at : 49.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

The sweet fragrance will soon draw nectar and pollen-gathering insects to your yard. Without pruning, this tree takes on a multi-stemmed branching habit that lends it a lovely rounded form, with a symmetry that will compliment any location in your yard.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Mature Spread: 15 - 20 feet
  • Mature Height: 20 - 30 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Royal Star Magnolia
Prices start at : 59.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

Named for its star-shaped flowers, your Royal Star Magnolia will burst forth every spring with 4-inch double flowers that are sure to be the envy of your neighborhood. One would look outstanding as a specimen tree in your yard, or plant several as a hedge...
  • Foliage: Green
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Botanical Name: Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
  • Mature Height: 10 - 20 feet
  • Flower Color: White
Nebraska
Omaha
Little Gem Magnolia
Prices start at : 69.95 USD / #3 Container range: 2.3 - 2.8 gallons (10 - 12 liters)

It blooms so early that it will have flowers for almost a full six months! Not to be outdone by the flowers, the leaves, with their glossy green tops and fuzzy brown undersides, are equally as beautiful in cut flowers arrangements as the flowers.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Flower Color: White
  • Mature Height: 15 - 20 feet
  • Mature Spread: 7 - 10 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Magnolia \'Butterflies\' Tree
★★★★★
Prices start at : 59.95 USD / 1 pcs

The Butterfly Magnolia Tree is a rare and unique Magnolia variety that your friends and neighbors have most likely never seen before. With a thick, rounded canopy and by only growing to about 15 to 20 feet tall, butterfly magnolias are an excellent choice...
  • Drought Tolerance: Moderate
  • Mature Width: 10-15 ft.
  • Mature Height: 15-25 ft.
  • Spacing: 15-20 ft.
South Carolina
Fort Mill
Ann Magnolia
★★★★★
Prices start at : 39.95 USD / 1 pcs

Perfectly scented, without being too strong , you'll love the aroma it brings to your landscape. In fact, you're going to love everything about this tree… · Late blooming - blossoming in April-May, you don't have to worry about a late frost killing...

8-10 ft.

    • Mature Width: 8-10 ft.
    • Mature Height: 8-10 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun
    • Spacing: 12 ft.
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Southern Magnolia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 59.95 USD / 1 pcs

    The colossal tree provides an impressive amount of rich color when many other trees go dormant. Big, Beautiful White Flowers Its incredible, linen-white flowers adorn the tree from late spring through the summer months.
    • Drought Tolerance: Great
    • Sunlight: Full Sun
    • Mature Width: 30-40 ft.
    • Mature Height: 40-80 ft.
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Little Gem Magnolia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 1 pcs

    The Little Gem Magnolia is an early bloomer and will spend half the year showing off its impressive flowers with a sweet, enchanting fragrance. Plant this beside your patio, or walkway to enjoy the sweet fragrance of the flowers all spring and summer.
    • Mature Width: 8-10 ft.
    • Spacing: 4 ft.
    • Growth Rate: Moderate
    • Drought Tolerance: Great
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Jane Magnolia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 15.96 USD / 1 pcs

    Successfully Grown Across the US You're not limited to Southern states! While it does best in Zones 4-8, this beautiful Magnolia is a lucrative grower in any soil... Making them ideal as a focal point to your landscape.
    • Drought Tolerance: Good
    • Spacing: 8-10 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Growth Rate: Moderate
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Sweetbay Magnolia
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Sweetbay's have glossy green leaves with a silver-tinted underside... This magnolia's stunning flowers burst in late spring and early summer, giving you a blizzard of blooms. It can tolerate very moist soils, and can even survive standing water.
    • Growth Rate: Moderate
    • Mature Height: 30-50 ft.
    • Spacing: 20-30 ft.
    • Drought Tolerance: Good
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Magnolia Planting: How To Care For A Magnolia Tree
    The resulting wounds are entry points for insects and diseases.Pruning is another factor in how to care for a magnolia tree. Magnolia planting is best done in a moist, rich,that is amended with compost or leaf mold will get the tree off to a good start.As...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Tree Diseases – How To Treat A Sick Magnolia Tree
    Clean up any dead leaves or other plant debris around the base of young magnolias to minimize the risk of contracting these spots and continue to care for your tree properly for best results..
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Enjoying Star Magnolia Flowers: Caring For A Star Magnolia Tree
    All cultivars are equally adored not only for their lovely shape, alluring flowers but also their fragrance.5 through 8. When placed in the hole, the root ball should be even with the ground.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Blooming Problems – Why A Magnolia Tree Does Not Bloom
    Lack of minerals or micronutrients might be your problem. The flower buds are more sensitive to cold than any other part of the tree. Each species has its own hardiness zone but most like it warm.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Southern Magnolia Facts – Tips On Planting A Southern Magnolia Tree
    If you are thinking of planting a southern magnolia tree, you'll want to read up on the trees and their cultural requirements. This means that gardeners in half the nation can cultivate them.On the other hand, you'll want to find a location with deep,...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Tree Pruning: Learn How And When To Prune Magnolia Trees
    Some species are native to the United States while others are native to the West Indies, Mexico and Central America. There are over 80 species of magnolias. Remove branches that are crossing or rubbing and cut off any suckers.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Centennial Blush
    Prices start at : 59.95 USD / 3 GAL

    Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Magnolia Centennial Blush to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    What Is A Cucumber Tree Magnolia
    Read on to find out.) are hardy varietals grown more for their foliage rather than their blooms. It is an excellent shade tree with distinctive fruit cones and channeled bark, a rarity amongst American magnolias.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Tree Varieties: What Are Some Different Types Of Magnolia
    This large multi-trunked tree can reach heights of up to 80 feet.) – Produces fragrant, creamy white blooms throughout late spring and summer, accentuated by contrasting bright green leaves with white undersides.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Diseases Of Sweetbay Magnolia Trees – Treating A Sick Sweetbay Magnolia
    A wide columnar tree, it grows to a height of 40 to 60 (12-18 m.) feet tall. ) is an American native. If you need information about sweetbay magnolia diseases and magnolia disease symptoms, or tips for treating a sick sweetbay magnolia in general, read...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Propagating Magnolia Seeds: How To Grow A Magnolia Tree From Seed
    Hybrid magnolias don't breed true, and the resulting tree may not resemble the parent. The sand should not be so wet that water drips from your hand when you squeeze it.Place the container in the refrigerator and leave it undisturbed for at least three...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    A Magnolia for Your Garden
    Bright green glossy leaves are surprisingly white on the undersides. The densely branched, slow-growing evergreen shrub teases the gardener all winter long as fuzzy buds line up on the stem.
    California
    El Segundo
    Different Varieties Of Magnolia: Which Magnolias Are Deciduous
    These may have huge saucer or star-shaped flowers in a variety of hues.If you are walking about your neighborhood and spy an especially appealing magnolia species, how can you know if it is one of the deciduous magnolia varieties?
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Root System – Are Magnolia Roots Invasive
    Read on to find out the type of magnolia tree root damage to expect if you plant these tree close to the house.Magnolias, like the glorious southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), the state tree of Mississippi, can grow to 80 feet tall.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Yellow Magnolia Leaves: What To Do About A Magnolia Tree With Yellowing Leaves
    You'll have to do some troubleshooting to figure out the problem with your tree since there are many causes of yellow magnolia leaves, ranging from natural to nutritional. If you see your magnolia leaves turning yellow and brown during the growing season,...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Companion Plants: What Grows Good With Magnolia Trees
    Picture them in front of a mound of. The blossoms appear in late fall or early spring, depending on variety, in shades of white, pink and red. Plant them along the edge of the canopy, or a little further in if you have a deciduous magnolia.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Magnolia Evergreen Varieties: Learn About Evergreen Magnolias
    This is why trees that hold their leaves are so important, to remind us of a time that will come again, a season of bold promise and plenty. While the display may be colorful, it signals the end of the warm season and the rise of the cold stormy winter.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
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