Magnolia trees are readily avaialble for sale online. Magnolia trees may be either deciduous or evergreen (Grandiflora) such as Magnolia Kay Parris and Magnolia Teddy Bear trees or shrubs. Magnolias such as the 'Star Magnolia' or Magnolia Stellata with some of the most elegant flowers in the plant world are a most desirable garden plant. Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora or bull bay are large growing evergreen magnolias while Magnolia Little Gem is a smaller growing form Magnolia 'Little gem' was the first of the so called 'dwarf' magnolia. Magnolia Magnolia denudata 'Yellow River' is a popular cultivar. The Japanese Magnolias are deciduous forms with attractive flowers. Deciduous magnolias are mostly from China, Japan and surrounding areas. Evergreen Magnolias include new introductions such as Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' and 'Kay Parris' .
Magnolia Trees and Magnolia Nurseries for the USA
Deciduous and Evergreen Magnoliaare popular feature and screening trees.
The Magnolia Tree has been around for 1000s of years and are a favorite fragrant flowering tree for the garden. Magnolias are becoming extinct in the wild, but in cultivation new varieties are being developed every year.
Southern Magnolia or Magnolia Grandiflora are also referred to as Bull Bay, Cucumber Tree, Lily Tree, Sweet Bay, Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Tree and Yulan Tree
Magnolia Little Gem along with Magnolia Kay Parris and Magnolia Teddy Bear trees and shrubs are three of the most popular Magnolias used for landscaping.
Charles Plumier named Magnolias after the french botanist Pierre Magnol. With over 210 species identified so far sadly Magnolias are becoming extinct in the wild, but in cultivation new varieties are being developed every year. The International Magnolia Society is a great source of information on Magnolias
Magnolia species may be evergreen or deciduous.
Evergreen magnolias include:
Magnolia virginiana, Magnolia gradiflora and Magnolia delavayi
Magnolia gradiflora will grow to 20 m
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' growing to 6 m
New developments related to the populat 'Little Gem' include:
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' growing to 10m
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' growing to 6-9m
Magnolia delavayi which grows to about 8 metres is the Chinese evergreen Magnolia
A Few growing hints for Magnolias
Magnolias are slow growing, advanced specimens may be costly, but are worth the money.
Magnolias do not like frost or wind.
Magnolias prefer a moist soil.Deciduous magnolias can be fertilized in early spring.
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Specializing in Hardy Camellias, Magnolias Prunus mumes, Cryptomerias, Taxodiums and Primulas. We introduced many plants from Asia that do well and give a distinguished look to your garden. Includes: Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel', Magnolia liliiflora 'Mini Mouse', Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris', Magnolia biondii, Magnolia fordianaand others
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