Known for their prolific, large blooms in spring, magnolias are a staple in professional and personal landscapes. Many magnolia trees get larger than 40' tall and reach 80 years old or more with proper care. Their large, usually cupped, blooms vary in shades of pink, yellow, red, and white and often have a subtle fragrance. To maximize blooming, plant in full sun with a peaty, organic based soil.
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Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata
Centennial Magnolia stellata
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 15-20' Tall, 10-25' Wide
Flower: Star-shaped, white tinged with light pink; 28 to 32 petals
Foliage: Dark green, linear to elliptic leaves
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 15-20' Tall, 10-25' Wide
Flower: Star-shaped, white tinged with light pink; 28 to 32 petals
Foliage: Dark green, linear to elliptic leaves
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Royal Star Magnolia stellata
Sweet Bay Magnolia Magnolia virginiana
Hybrid - Saucer Magnolia Magnolia x soulangiana
Saucer magnolias are broad shrubs or small trees that typically rise to 20-25’ tall with a rounded crown. They often grow in a multi-trunked, shrubby form and typically mature over time to 20-30’ tall and wide. Fragrant flowers (to 8” across) bloom in early spring (late March to mid-April in St. Louis) before the foliage emerges. Flowers are pink with white interiors.
Alexandrina
Zone: to
Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Common Saucer Magnolia
Zone: to
Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Genie
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Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: ' Tall, ' Wide
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Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Hybrid Magnolia Magnolia x acuminata
Cucumbertree and Lilytree or Yulan Magnolia
Butterflies
Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 40-70' Tall; Upright, pyramidal habit
Flower: Tulip-like, deep yellow blooms; Slight lemon fragrance
Foliage: Large, ovate, dark green leaves; golden color in Fall
Fruit: Warty, green, cucumber-like
Bloom Time: April
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 40-70' Tall; Upright, pyramidal habit
Flower: Tulip-like, deep yellow blooms; Slight lemon fragrance
Foliage: Large, ovate, dark green leaves; golden color in Fall
Fruit: Warty, green, cucumber-like
Bloom Time: April
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Yellow Bird Magnolia x acuminata
Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 40' Tall, 25' Wide; Upright, pyramidal habit
Flower: Cupped, yellow blooms have slight green tint at base; non-fragrant
Foliage: Large, ovate, yellow-green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 40' Tall, 25' Wide; Upright, pyramidal habit
Flower: Cupped, yellow blooms have slight green tint at base; non-fragrant
Foliage: Large, ovate, yellow-green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Hybrid Magnolia - The Little Girl Series Magnolia liliiflora
Good floral characteristics, flowering later than the star magnolia, avoiding frost damage. The Little Girl series feature magnolia varieties that are erect, shrubby growers, maturing between 10-15'. Flowers open before the leaves, creating a magnificent display.
Ann
Betty deep purple with white inside
Jane reddish purple with white inside
Loebner Magnolia Magnolia x loebneri
One of the most beautiful of all magnolias. Expected to mature at 20-30' tall, with a rounded to broad-rounded habit. Flowers typically have 12 petals, opening mid-April.
Leonard Messel fuschia pink white inside
Merrill white