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Deciduous Magnolias (Magnolia spp.)

Deciduous magnolias, considered to be a small tree or large bush, provide early to mid-spring flowering interest in the garden. They are very attractive as a specimen or in the shrub border. Although deciduous magnolias are quite hardy, the early bloomers, e.g., the Star Magnolia, are sometimes affected by late frosts. The Little Girl hybrids (Anne, Jane, etc.), developed by the U.S. National Arboretum, bloom a bit later in the spring thus avoiding frost damage in most years. Below is listed a group of deciduous magnolias that do well in the Washington D.C. area.

Size: See listing below

Shape: Upright to broad

Flowers: See listing below

Fall Color: Variable

Rate of Growth: Slow to medium

Growing Conditions: Plant in full sun to partial shade in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil. To reduce chances for frost damage, it is best not to plant early bloomers in frost pockets (low lying areas) or on south side of property.

Other / Related Varieties:

Magnolias - Little Girl Varieties
Variety	Flowers	Size
Betty	Burgundy-Pink Mid-Spring	16 - 20' tall and wide
Jane	Red-Purple Mid-Spring	10 - 15' tall 10 - 12' wide
Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata
Variety	Flowers	Size
Star	Fragrant White Early Spring	15 - 20' tall 10 - 15' wide
Royal Star	Pink Buds opening to Fragrant White Early Spring	10 - 12' tall and wide
Other Magnolia Varieties of Interest
Variety	Flowers	Size
Sweet Bay Magnolia M. virginiana	Fragrant creamy white Spring	15-20' tall and wide
Saucer Magnolia M. x soulangiana	White to Pink to Purple Early March	20 -30' tall and wide
Butterflies M.acuminata x M.denudata	Deep Yellow May to Early June	20 - 25' tall 15 - 20' wide
Dr Merrill M. x loebneri	Fragrant White Mid Spring	20 - 25' tall and wide
Galaxy M. lilliflora x M. Sprengeri 'Diva'	Reddish Purple Late Spring	30 - 40' tall 15 - 20' wide

Prices vary according to size, variety, and availability.

Please Note: Trees cannot be shipped outside of the DC/Baltimore Metropolitan areas. Tree prices and sizes are subject to change.