Magnolia Betty as a Connecticut "Filler"

I've got a wife named Betty, and a right-front corner of my house that faces North that needs something.
Most of the luck I've had with plants in our front yard in Connecticut has been Blue Prince and Blue Angel Holly, along with an assortment of Verigated shrubs.
A Miniature Balsum Fir is doing rather nicely, along with a couple of Burning Bushes and a Japanese Kerria, (sp?) that I planted two years ago.
Think a Magnolia Betty will be hardy here? The Zone map says so......but try finding a Magnolia Betty at a local gardening center!!
-Soupy1957

I see ton's of them around by me. Plant Files found one seller with a very good rating - http://www.lazyssfarm.com/Plants/Shrubs/M-R%20Shrubs/shrubs_trees_M-R.htm

Thanks Anita, I'll "check it out!"

Hi Soupy! Don't know about Betty, but I wanted to welcome a virtual neighbor to the Northeast forum.
Dave