There are many deciduous magnolias, some of which are often called tulip trees for their tulip-like flowers in the spring. (Tulip or yellow poplar is also sometimes called a tulip tree.) Early flowering varieties can be prone to frost damage so select varieties that are as late blooming as possible. They are cold and heat tolerant.
Star magnolias, Magnolia stellatas, are deciduous magnolias that will bloom in early spring before they put out leaves. A problem can be if they are very early they may lose blooms to spring freezes. Kentucky recommended varieties include Centennial, Jane Platt, Roseum, Royal Star and Rubra. They are working to develop a yellow-blooming variety and have some that are yellow in the bud. They do get frozen out some years.
Loebner magnolias, Magnolia loebneri, are my favorite flower form. They are hybrids between Magnolia kobus and M. stellata. Flowers are white, fragrant , with 12-15 petals that open in April. Depending on the variety they will brow 15-25 feet tall. Varieties include Ballerina, Leonard Messel, Merrill and Spring Snow. Spring snow has rounded petals, Ballerina has 30 long, strappy petals.
Saucer Magnolias, Magnolia x soulangiana are precocious flowering trees that grow to 20-30 feet high and wide. Flowers are 5-10 inches in diameter and open in April. Lilliputin is a recommended variety.
Magnolia hybrids grow to 25-30 feet tall and wide. Varieties recommended include Ann, Betty, Butterfiles, Elizabeth, Galaxy, Godlfinch, Jane, Judy, Pinkie and more. Those with yellow tones to their flower buds include JonJon, Butterflies, Goldfinch, and Elizabeth.
Star magnolias, Magnolia stellatas, are deciduous magnolias that will bloom in early spring before they put out leaves. A problem can be if they are very early they may lose blooms to spring freezes. Kentucky recommended varieties include Centennial, Jane Platt, Roseum, Royal Star and Rubra. They are working to develop a yellow-blooming variety and have some that are yellow in the bud. They do get frozen out some years.
Saucer Magnolias, Magnolia x soulangiana are precocious flowering trees that grow to 20-30 feet high and wide. Flowers are 5-10 inches in diameter and open in April. Lilliputin is a recommended variety.
Magnolia hybrids grow to 25-30 feet tall and wide. Varieties recommended include Ann, Betty, Butterfiles, Elizabeth, Galaxy, Godlfinch, Jane, Judy, Pinkie and more. Those with yellow tones to their flower buds include JonJon, Butterflies, Goldfinch, and Elizabeth.
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