Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: I had my Magnolia shoes on today..., 1 by Decumbent

Decumbent wrote:
VictoryGardener,

You might consider some of the M. stellata types. They bloom too early and the flowers are frost bit three years out of five, but the two good years are amazing. The "Little Girl" series blooms just a hair later. These are all National Arboretum hybrids and cultivars are "Anne," "Ricki," "Susan," some others, and "Jane." I have "Jane," and she is the big sister, being a slightly different cross and, eventually, a good deal bigger than the others. "Anne" is easily the most available, and from what I understand, probably the best. Here's a shot of "Jane."

Scott