Leonard Messel Magnolia – #3 Container
Leonard Messel Magnolia General Information Leonard Messel Magnolia is a hardy magnolia featuring two-toned, star shaped blooms with dark pink on the outside and light pink on the inside. It is a dependable bloomer with a delightful fragrance. This hybrid came from Colonel Messel’s garden in Nymans Sussex, England. Can be trained as a small [...]
Ann Magnolia – #5 Container
Ann Magnolia General Information Ann Magnolia is part of a group of hybrid magnolias that was developed by the National Arboretum. This compact magnolia is slow growing with rounded habit. Ann features large, showy, tulip like blooms. These beautiful, fragrant purple red blooms open in spring. The hardy Ann Magnolia is a cross between M. [...]
Magnolia – March Plant of the Month
Magnolia is our first Plant of the Month for 2022. These early blooming trees and large shrubs come in a variety of flower colors, sizes, and hardiness. The flowers on magnolias are well known for their fragrance, and in Northeast Kansas, for being caught by late spring freezes. Even with the hardiness of the flower […]
Centennial Blush Magnolia – #5 Container
Centennial Blush Magnolia General Information Centennial Blush Magnolia is an ornamental deciduous shrub. It is larger in size, reaching up to 18 feet tall. It will grow in an upright, multi-stemmed fashion, with great ornamental appeal. This plant is perfect for a variety of landscaping areas. The foliage is oval in shape, keeping a nice [...]
Royal Star Magnolia – #5 Container
Royal Star Magnolia General Information Royal Star Magnolia is a dwarf magnolia that grows with upright, mounded form. It grows on multiple stems. It is a slow growing tree. In early spring, it produces large, snowy white, double blossoms. These lovely, star shaped blossoms are mildly fragrant. In fall, the green foliage turns yellow to [...]
Plant of the Week: Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’
Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’ is the Plant of the Week this week. This small tree or large shrubs is a delight of spring. It has a very nice habit and can fit into many locations of the landscape. I chose this tree in my own yard for its fragrance and early bloom. Like most magnolias in […]
Genie Magnolia – #5 Container
Genie Magnolia General Information Genie Magnolia is the perfect tree for your landscape. It is quite ornamental. It is a small tree at about 10 feet tall, making it perfect for smaller lawns or anywhere needing great spring color. The leaves are large and oval in shape. They are slightly glossy and dark green, occasionally [...]
Leonard Messel Magnolia – #5 Container
Leonard Messel Magnolia General Information Leonard Messel Magnolia is a hardy magnolia featuring two-toned, star shaped blooms with dark pink on the outside and light pink on the inside. It is a dependable bloomer with a delightful fragrance. This hybrid came from Colonel Messel’s garden in Nymans Sussex, England. Can be trained as a small [...]
Cameo Magnolia – #7 Container
Cameo Magnolia General Information Cameo Magnolia is a great ornamental tree that would do well in different areas of your landscape. It is a smaller tree, growing to about 12 feet tall. Its size makes it perfect as a centerpiece for the delightful ornamental value it supplies. The flowers emerge generally in late March to [...]
