Ann

One of “The Girls” hybrids that flowers later than the star magnolia & thus avoids frost damage to the flower buds. Exquisite 3” to 4” blooms that are reddish purple on the outside & white on the inside. A multi-stem tree form that blooms mid spring & is slightly fragrant. A spectacular deciduous specimen or accent that reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Baby Grand

An evergreen variety & a unique discovery from Australia. This dwarf variety has a very rounded form, ideal for the smaller garden. Perfect for those who have always wanted a magnolia but never had the room. Produces large white, lemon-scented flowers in the spring and summer. Reaches roughly 10 feet tall by 10 feet wide in size.

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Bracken Brown Beauty

An evergreen variety. Its lustrous, leathery foliage is rich, dark green above & cinnamon brown underneath. Large, 5 to 6 inch creamy white flowers are exotically fragrant bloom in the summer. A hardier magnolia that transplants well & does not lose as many leaves as other varieties. A large, impressive specimen that reaches roughly 35 feet tall by 25 feet wide in size.

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Butterflies

Considered one of the finest of all yellow-flowered magnolias, its abundant rich yellow double flowers appear mid spring. Blossoms are held upright like butterflies on a branch. Pollution tolerant, they make superb specimens in the urban landscape. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

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Cameo

A wonderful variety from new Zealand that is a heavy bloomer of hot magenta flowers & has a compact habit. Blooms mid spring & reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Centennial Blush

A Stellata variety. Pink buds open to incredibly full & wonderfully fragrant pale pink flowers in early spring. A prolific bloomer that is well adapted to a variety of soils. Attractive medium green foliage on an interesting branching structure follows in summer, turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. Reaches roughly 18 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

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Daybreak

Produces large, saucer, pastel pink flowers that are also fragrant. Blooms mid spring & reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Edith Bogue

An evergreen variety. This hardy PNW variety has large foliage & fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer. Tightly pyramidal in form, Edith Bogue stands up better than others under snow and ice, and is considered one of the hardiest cultivars. Reaches roughly 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide in size.

Genie

This small, pyramidal tree is the perfect way to bring dramatic spring blooms into a small garden. Stunning, deep maroon-purple, lightly fragrant flowers open on bare branches in early spring, holding, as the green leaves emerge, until early summer. Blooming repeats in late summer. A wonderful accent in shrub borders or next to patios. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size.

Goldstar

Produces creamy yellow, large, saucer flowers that are fragrant and lovely. Blooms mid spring & is a great choice for any accent, specimen or border use. Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 20 feet wide in size.

Kay Parris

An evergreen variety that is a scaled down, smaller, hardy Southern Magnolia. The shiny leaves have waved margins & coppery velvet undersides. Has large, fragrant white flowers that blooms in the summer. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 10 feet wide.

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Leonard Messel

Similar in shape to star magnolia, the flowers on this cultivar are pinkish purple on the outside & white on the inside. Multi-petal flowers on bare stems are fragrant & appear in early spring. This cultivar forms a large multi-stemmed shrub & flowers are less susceptible to late frosts than most other magnolias. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide.

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M. Soulangeana

The OG “Tulip Tree”! A beautiful lawn tree with huge, saucer-shaped, fragrant white & pink blooms on bare branches that arrive mid spring. Spectacular show on spreading, multi-trunked form. Terrific plant for landscapes. Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 25 feet wide in size.

Mercury

Large striking, bright pink flowers bloom later than other varieties to avoid frost. Has nice foliage & a strong central leader with upright branching, resulting in a tree with excellent pyramidal form. Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

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Rose Marie

A fantastic hybrid, valued for its prolific, very late & long blooming habit. Frost-hardy buds open to large, exquisitely shaped, bright pink blooms with a lemony fragrance, providing a show for up to six weeks in spring, nearly four weeks after other varieties. Deep green foliage follows the flowers in late spring. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

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Royal Star

A Stellata variety. An early bloomer with large, fragrant, white, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. A springtime thriller that will add a nice touch to the landscape as the seasons progress. Useful as an open-branched, multi-trunked large shrub or as a small specimen tree. Excellent cold and heat tolerance for a magnolia. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Susan

One of “The Girls” hybrids that comes on a multi-stem tree form. Produces slightly fragrant red-purple blooms in mid spring. A smaller variety that reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

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Teddy Bear

An evergreen variety. This very compact southern magnolia features an upright form with shiny, deep green leaves that have heavy, velvety, reddish brown undersides, & classic, large 6” to 8” wide, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in summer. A superb specimen tree for smaller landscapes, or use as an accent in larger landscapes. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Victoria

An evergreen variety. A hardy variety that takes full sun & will grow in heavier soils. Produces white flowers that bloom in summer & reaches roughly 30 feet tall by 20 feet wide in size.

Vulcan

Vivid, large, fragrant flowers reach up to 10” to 12”, composed of thick, heavy, brilliant magenta petals. Blooms emerge on bare stems in spring; a dense crown of green foliage that follows will add a nice touch to the summer landscape. When young, its form is erect & open branched; becomes more rounded with age. Useful as a large, multi-trunk shrub or trained as a medium-sized specimen tree. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

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