MAGNOLIA
HYBRIDS, SPECIES & CULTIVARS
Magnolias come in a variety of
colors, leaf shapes and plant forms with large showy flowers. Generally
hardy in colder climates, though early flowers can be subject to frost
damage. Magnolias do poorly in hot, dry, windy areas and dislike being
transplanted. They prefer moist, well drained, neutral or slightly
acidic soil and plenty of organic matter. Larger magnolias make
excellent specimen trees and wonderful lawn trees. Mulch around the base
of your plant to keep soil from heating up and drying out too quickly.
Generally they do not need pruning and will tolerate sun or partial
shade.
HYBRIDS
80013 Magnolia
‘Butterflies’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Savage hybrid of
M. acuminata x M. denudata ‘Sawada’s Cream’. Long awaited, and
worth the wait! This deciduous, upright tree, featuring 3-4" deep yellow
flowers with 10-16 tepals and red stamens. Blooms young and flowers
mid–spring. Reaching a 10-year height of 15’ with less spread;
‘Butterflies’ forms a 25-30’ tree at maturity. It is reported to be
hardy below -20oF. US Patent #7456. 2-3’ $39.95
80014 Magnolia
‘Caerhays Belle’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) M.
sargentiana var. robusta x M. sprengeri ‘Diva’. Within
5 years, beautiful 12" pale pink to salmon colored blooms with wavy
margins emerge February to March. A fast grower, it reaches about 30’ in
10 years. Conical form. If you enjoy deciduous magnolias, ‘Caerhays
Belle’ will delight you. 2-3’ $49.95, 6-7’ $139.95
80158 Magnolia ‘David
Clulow’ — Of unknown parentage but probably M. x
soulangiana ‘Lennei Alba’ x M. x veitchii ‘Rubra’. Has
very large white cup and saucer shaped flowers with a hint of pink at
the base of the tepals. 7-8’ $149.95
80028 Magnolia ‘Emma Cook’ —
(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) From the lineage of M. denudata
and M. stellata ‘Waterlily’, this Gaylon hybrid resembles M.
denudata in growth habit and height, to 30’. 6" flowers are delicate
lavender-pink aging to white. 7-8’ $139.95
80031 Magnolia
‘Galaxy’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) The best of the best,
‘Galaxy’ is a Kosar hybrid of M. sprengeri ‘Diva’ and M.
liliiflora ‘Nigra’. Flowers are fully 9" across and are borne in
profusion of red-purple. Deciduous and quickly grows to 20’ in 15 years
with an 8’ spread, achieving a columnar shape. Unique! 2-3’ $47.95
80033 Magnolia ‘Gold
Star’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) A cross of M.
acuminata var. subcordata ‘Miss Honeybee’ x M. stellata.
Light, creamy yellow flowers with 14 narrow tepals like it’s star
flowered parent open in late March or early April before the foliage.
Young leaves start out a beautiful bronze-red and turn green as they
mature. An ideal touch of sunshine for the smaller garden. 2-3’
$45.95
80043 Magnolia
‘Heaven Scent’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Delightfully
fragrant flowers appear early to mid-May on this deciduous magnolia,
heavily flushed with dark pink and rosy purple on both the interior and
exterior surfaces of the tepals. An excellent small crowned tree, it
will reach 30’. 6-7’ $149.95
NEW 80669
Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-8)
Possibly the best deep yellow Magnolia on the market. You will be
warmed by the light coming from these blooms. It is very late flowering
and can be used to extend your garden’s Magnolia season. 2-3’
$39.95
80047 Magnolia ‘Jane’
— (0oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Koser and de Vos hybridized this fine
deciduous tree, another of the "Little Girl Hybrids". The cross produced
a tree with very fragrant, red outside and white inside flowers. They
appear in early May on bare branches. It blooms over a long period, and
is tolerant of late spring frost. Growth habit is vigorous to 15’,
multi-stemmed and upright. 2-3’
$39.95
80145 Magnolia ‘Jon
Jon’ — A late flowering Gresham hybrid which flowers profusely and
later than other magnolias. Tepals deep reddish-purple at base on a
white ground. Grows rapidly to 25 to 30’. 5-6' $119.95, 7-8’ $139.95
80061 Magnolia ‘Marjory
Gossler’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 4-9) This fast growing tree
will reach to 15’ in 8 years, eventually making a big tree. Large flower
buds are glorious reddish pink, bursting open to pastel flowers, touched
with lovely pink. And, they’re huge, up to 12" across! A wonderful tree.
2-3’
$59.95
80075 Magnolia ‘Ricki’ —
(-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) A Kosar/deVos hybrid of M. kobus
var. stellata x M. liliiflora ‘Nigra’. In mid- to late spring,
rose-purple flowers with twisted, lighter margins and lavender-pink insides
cover the bare branches of this fine shrub or small tree. Growing to 10-12’,
it is vigorous and upright and often multi-trunked. ‘Ricki’ is also
mildew-resistant. 4-5' $99.95
80156 Magnolia ‘Solar
Flair’ — This is a hybrid of M. x brooklynensis
‘Woodsman’ x M. ‘Gold Star’. With these two exceptional parents, this
late-blooming, yellow magnolia has to be great! Grows to 30’ with deep
yellow flowers. Very hard to find and very lovely. 5-6' $119.95
NEW 80157
Magnolia ‘Sunburst’ — M. x brooklynensis
‘Woodsman’ x M. ‘Gold Star’. This very floriferous tree is regarded as
excellent! The deep canary-yellow flowers have narrow tepals that open
just as the foliage starts to open, making the tree look like it’s
covered in glowing yellow candles. Heavy textured foliage begins a rich
bronze-purple. Fast, upright grower to 30’. A lovely burst of sun for
your yard! 2-3’ $39.95
NEW
80702 Magnolia
‘Sunspire’ — (‘WOODSMAN’ X ‘ELIZABETH’) Voted the best yellow
magnolia by the Magnolia society members. With these parents it
should be a strong grower.
2-3’ $39.95
80124 Magnolia
‘Yellow Bird’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Conical, late
spreading, deciduous tree with ovate, mid green leaves to 10" long.
Deeply cup shaped, pure yellow flowers to 5" across bloom in late spring
and early summer. To 30’ tall, 20’ across. 4-5’ $89.95
80154 Magnolia
‘Yellow Fever’— A vigorous, M. acuminata x M. denudata
hybrid with an upright habit. Precocious flowers bloom late enough in
the season to escape most frost damage. Flower buds are yellow, opening
to a lovely soft yellow that fades to cream as they age. Fragrant
flowers are 6-8" across. Catch the fever! 6-7’ $129.95
SPECIES
Magnolia acuminata
- Cucumber Tree — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Well-suited for use
as a shade tree or in the lawn, this deciduous tree has attractive 5-9"
glossy leaves. After leaves emerge, small greenish-yellow flowers
appear, usually in late spring and early summer, followed in the fall by
reddish seed capsules. With a vigorous growth rate of 18-30" per year,
ultimate height is 60-80’, with a spread of 25’. It blooms at 12 years.
Native to E. North America.
80662 Magnolia acuminata
‘Moegi Dori’ — A strong grower, 30’ to 50’, that flowers in May with soft
yellow flowers. Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
4-5’ $59.95
80159 Magnolia
acuminata ‘Sunray’ — Larger leaves and flowers, thicker stems
and possibly deeper yellow than those of ‘Sundance.’ 5-6’ $99.95,
6-7’ $129.95
Magnolia denudata
- Lily Tree — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) syn.
M. heptapeta. Beautifully tulip-shaped, creamy white 6" flowers cover this
magnificent deciduous tree in March-April. Slowly growing to 35’ with
somewhat less spread, it has a pleasingly irregular shape. Blooms at 6-7
years. Native to China.
80026 Magnolia denudata ‘Gere’
— Deliciously fragrant, large, vase shaped, pure white flowers adorn this
shrubby tree in late spring. A slow grower, it will eventually reach 30’.
4-5’ $79.95
Magnolia grandiflora -
Evergreen Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
is known as the Southern Magnolia, a dominating landscape element
throughout the southern states, often thought of as the symbol of
American South. Heat resistant and tolerant of damp soil but requires
protection from cold winter winds, ice, and snow. The slow growing tree
does require maintenance, a lot of water, and the roots can lift walks,
but the tree provides dense, year round shade. Leaves are leathery in
texture, dark glossy green above, thick, red-brown felt underneath.
Large, creamy white flowers with lemon scent can grow to 14" across and
are borne from May-June. You will find that the leaves regenerate and
fall May-September. Fruit is borne September through November. Grows to
60’ height.
80142 Magnolia
grandiflora ‘DD Blanchard’ — A compact, pyramidal form with
lustrous green leaves that are orange-brown on the undersides. It
tends to loosen its form as it matures and will grow to 50’ and
greater. 3-4’ $49.95
80034 Magnolia
grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’ — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9)
Reputed to be even hardier than -20oF, this may the
hardiest of all the M. grandiflora. In addition to contributing
to the tree’s attractive dense habit, the slender shape of the leaves
allows snow to slough off them, thereby decreasing the chance that
leaves will break. Mature trees have a round, bushy crown and grow to
35’ with equal spread. Flowers are ivory to milk-white, large, and
fleshy. 3-4’ $39.95
80042 Magnolia
grandiflora ‘Victoria’ — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9)
One of the hardiest of the M. grandiflora, this cultivar from
Victoria B.C. has foliage that is lustrous dark green on top with a
soft brown, felted underside. Flowers are a beautiful opaque white.
Reaches 20’ high with a 15’ spread. 2-3’ $37.95
NEW 80049 Magnolia kobus
— (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Reaching 30’ in height with a
spread of about 20’, this deciduous tree offers early, 4" flowers that
are white, occasionally flushed with pink. Blooms at 15 years. Its
hardiness and sturdiness render it excellent for planting as a specimen
or an informal shrub. Native to Japan. 1-2’ $24.95
80143 Magnolia kobus
‘Edward A Kehr’ — Somewhat of a novelty really, being very similar
to M. kobus, but possibly a bit more prolific. Considered an
octoploid form of M. kobus. 4-5’ $99.95
Magnolia x loebneri
— (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) M. kobus x M. stellata.
Small, deciduous tree or large shrub reaching 30’ high at maturity. 6"
star-shaped, fragrant flowers appear before the leaves in mid-spring.
Remarkably tolerant of a range of soil types and grows best in full sun.
Hardy and wind resistant.
80155 Magnolia x
loebneri ‘Encore’ — An August Kehr introduction, ‘Encore’
produces white flowers with a slight touch of pink at the base. A slow
growing, heavy blooming star magnolia. Long flowering period, as the
name implies, leaving a carpet of petals on the ground. 3-4’ $59.95
80112 Magnolia x
loebneri ‘Merrill’ — This deciduous cultivar, developed at the
Arnold Arboretum, is a superb garden tree reaching 25’ in about 30
years. A young bloomer, it covers itself in late April with large
fragrant flowers reminiscent of the Star Magnolia, but with much
broader petals, giving more substance to each flower. 7-8’ $99.95
80084 Magnolia sieboldii - Oyama Magnolia — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) syn. M.
parviflora. Prized for its flowers and fruit, this small deciduous
tree or shrub grows to 10-20’ with equal spread. Nodding, fragrant
flowers appear May-June, often blooming over a 6 week period. Their
white interiors feature a red to maroon "eye" of stamens, lending the
flowers further contrast with the leaves. Blooms at an early age and is
more wind tolerant than most varieties. Native to SE Asia. 2-3’
$29.95
Magnolia x soulangiana
- Saucer Magnolia — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) M. denudata x
M. liliiflora. One of the most commonly cultivated Magnolias,
this deciduous tree tolerates many difficult soil conditions, including
clay. Flowering at an early age of 3-5 years, its tulip-shaped blooms
appear April-May, showing shades of white suffused with pink, rose, and
purple. It grows to 25’ with equal spread.
NEW 80117
Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Alexandrina’ — Flowers cover this
deciduous tree in masses of sheer beauty in spring. Rosy-purple on the
outside and white inside, they measure up to 10". Dependable and
delightful. 6-7’ $129.95
NEW 80118
Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Brozzonii’ — Beautiful white
flowers with light purple flush at the base are up to 8" across.
Deciduous tree with vigorous growth to 25’. This old cultivar is still
one of the very best. 7-8’ $139.95
NEW 80676
Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Burgundy’ — In North America this
plant is appropriately named flowers are a beautiful burgundy. It does
seem to be one of a few types of Magnolias whose flower color
is climate dependent. In the British Isles expect a lighter pink
color. 5-6’ $99.95
NEW 80122
Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Picture’ — Mmmm -- I love the deep
red-lavender color on the outside of these petals. The inside is white
with a lavendar blush. The combination is "picture" perfect and added
to this we also have a nicely shaped tree with full crown. 6-7’
$119.95
Magnolia sprengeri
— (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9)
NEW80655
Magnolia sprengeri ‘Burncoose’ — Wonderful very large, 10-12",
cup-shaped flowers of a deep rich pink. We are happy to be able to
offer this superb, strong growing Magnolia. 7-8’ $139.95
80086 Magnolia
sprengeri ‘Diva’ A pyramidal shaped Magnolia with
superb, dark, rose-pink fragrant flowers up to 8" across. These
exciting flowers open in March before the dark green leaves. Grows to
40’ height. 4-5’ $89.95, 7-8’ $139.95
80087 Magnolia
sprengeri ‘Eric Savill’ — One of the seedlings produced from
M. s. var Diva, it has a deep red-purple flower.
Introduced in England in 1982. 7-8’ $139.95
Magnolia stellata - Star Magnolia — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Named the Star
Magnolia for the shape of its 15 petaled flowers. A small, shrubby
deciduous tree growing to 15’ with dense habit, M. stellata
adapts well to formal or home garden settings. It is equally adaptable
to a wide array of conditions. It tolerates wind, and while it prefers
full sun, it tolerates shade. Blooms at a young age, often as early as 3
years and blooms earlier in the season than most magnolias, usually
March-April, featuring narrow white tepals that radiate from the center,
as Dorothy Callaway says, "like the rays of a star," in The World of
Magnolias, 1994. Flowers are susceptible to frost damage in colder
regions. Native to Japan.
80093 Magnolia stellata
‘Royal Star’ — This vigorous, fast-growing M. stellata
flowers a few weeks after the rest of the "stars". Pink buds open to
6" white flowers laced with fragrance. Foliage is deeper green on this
densely branched plant, which reaches 8-10’ with similar spread at
maturity. 2-3’ $39.95
NEW 80095
Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily’ — When the blooms of many
other magnolias start to fade, ‘Waterlily’s’ pale pink buds open,
revealing fragrant, white semidouble flowers with more than 32 petals!
Habit is narrow and upright. One of our best sellers! 1-2' $25.95, 4-5’ $89.95
80101
Magnolia virginiana
- Swamp Magnolia — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) syn. M. glauca.
Also known as Sweet Bay. An exquisite deciduous to semi-evergreen,
shrubby tree of 20-30’. Native to the eastern U.S. where it grows in
moist, acidic areas. From June-September, delightfully fragrant, creamy
white flowers of waxy substance adorn the branches. 1-2' 15.954
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