Magnolia soulangiana ( Alba Superba Magnolia )

Deciduous shrub or small tree, very hardy and flowers at an early age. Very tolerant of various soil and climates. Grown for it’s profuse, showy, white flowers that bloom in early spring. Flowers are also tulip-shaped and fragrant 3-6 inches […]

Magnolia sinensis ( Floreplena Magnolia )

A double flowered form that blooms three weeks earlier than the species. Offered by Otto Eisenhut in Switzerland, in 1990. Deciduous tree or shrub with a spreading habit. Light gray bark with brownish twigs with fine hairs. Bright green leaves, […]

Magnolia sieboldii ( Oyama Magnolia )

This form has white variegated leaves. Introduced from Mt. Chiisan, Korea. A deciduous tree or shrub reaching 20 feet tall. Bark is light gray, with yellowish twigs with light fuzzy hairs. Foliage is dark green with a lighter underside, coated […]

Magnolia schiedeana ( Corpus )

Evergreen tree, reaches 100 feet. Branches have fine hairs covering them, and are ringed with stipule scars. Creamy white flowers are 9-10 inches across. Closely resembles M. grandiflora. Prefer rich, moist soil and partial shade. Native to cool, streamside areas […]

Magnolia sargentiana ( White Clone Magnolia )

Pearly white flowers. Listed by Treseder’s Nurseries, Cornwall, England, 1973. Large, deciduous, shrubby tree to 50 feet tall, with brownish gray bark, yellowish twigs. Terminal buds have a coating of yellowish hairs. Leaves are 6-8 inches long, glossy green above, […]

Magnolia sargentiana ( Multipetal Magnolia )

Double flowered form. Original plant is in Waterford, Ireland. Named in 1983. Large, deciduous, shrubby tree to 50 feet tall, with brownish gray bark, yellowish twigs. Terminal buds have a coating of yellowish hairs. Leaves are 6-8 inches long, glossy […]

Magnolia salicifolia ( Anise Magnolia )

A deciduous tree or large shrub, 30-50 feet tall with rough silvery gray bark. Young twigs are yellowish brown, terminal buds are covered with long silvery or yellow hairs. Leaves are willow-like, 2-5 inches long, dark green and smooth, pale […]

Magnolia pulgarensis ( Pulgar Magnolia )

An evergreen shrub reaching 10-13 feet tall, with smooth branchlets. Leaves are thin, smooth and leathery. Flowers are creamy white and fruit is unknown. Native to the ridges of Mt. Pulgar, at 2000 feet, on the island of Palawan, Philippines.

Magnolia ptaritepuiana ( Ptari-tepui Magnolia )

A smaller evergreen tree magnolia, reaching 30-40 feet tall. Branch twigs are covered in fine hairs. The creamy white flowers are fragrant. Native to forested slopes in the mountains of Venezuela, at elevations of 6500-7500 feet. Some botanists class this […]