20-25′ Tall and Wide

Full sun to part shade

Moist, rich, well drained soils. Does well in loamy soils

Slow (less than 1’/year)

Mid to late spring

Underside of the petals are purple while the upper side is white to light pink

Cone like aggregate of follicles that will split when matured to show red seeds

Yellow

The ‘Jane’ magnolia is another variety that is a later bloomer, protecting it from some of those late frosts. Its smaller stature makes it a great option for a foundation planting or planting under utility lines. Planting magnolias near your deck or patio provides shade from the big leaves, light fragrance from the flowers, and a pop of color when it is in bloom. These can be clustered as an informal hedge as well.