Magnolias--A Botanical Heirloom

By Abby Lapides

From as early as we have cultivated plants, the immense beauty of magnolias has made them some of the most sought-after living treasures. From grand and stately to petite and adorable, magnolias fit into just about any landscape setting. Cross-bred magnolia cultivars bring an endless selection

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The earliest to bloom, the star magnolia, Magnolia stellata, explodes with star-shaped white flowers in late winter to early spring before leafing out. The smooth gray bark and darling oval leaves add a beautiful form to the garden. Prized for its larger fragrant flowers, the cultivar ‘Royal Star’ is the most popular variety found commercially. Growing about 10-15’ tall and 10-12’ wide, star magnolia excels as a focal point in a smaller garden or cont’d on page 6