magnolia are rattling small Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree or shrubs , which despite their southern connexion , can ferment as spring - flowering plants for gardens inUSDA Zone 4 — about the southerly half of Minnesota , as well as areas along Lake Superior . TheMinnesota Landscape Arboretumhas a fine collection of magnolia and they are blooming right now .
magnolia for the north include hybrid ofMagnolia stellataandMagnolia kobusas well as the aboriginal cucumber Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree ( Magnolia acuminata ) . Most cultivars are small trees or shrubs , order from 10 to 25 pes tall with a vase - shaped frame . The cucumber tree , however , grows up to 80 foot marvelous , and is grown primarily for its qualities as a hardy landscape tree . ( More mixed bag of stalwart magnolia are being developed , too . Northern Gardenercovered the workplace of Green Bay - based breederDennis Ledvinain our March / April 2013 emergence . )
magnolia flower in former bound , generally from late April through mid May in the Twin Cities . The flower come along before the leaves on the industrial plant , and the flora can be covered with bloom in shade of ointment , pinkish or yellow . magnolia are natives of wood clearings , so they can handle light or dappled shade but they bloom best in full sun . They require moisture ( but not too much ) and prefer a slightly acidic grunge . Many people implant their magnolias near the house to protect them from the wind . head off the south side , however , as you do not want the plant to come into bloom too early . The magnolia root system is stringy and shallow , so dig a full hole when set magnolias and spread them out . A yearly software of a balanced fertilizer or mulching with compost will aid feed the plant . Magnolias take care stunning surrounded by early spring bulbs , such as squill , and they do well with a shallow - rooted ground cover for a neighbor .
Here are some of the best varieties for Minnesota :
‘ purple Star’Bright white bloom , fragrant , this plant life grows only 15 feet tall at the most and rosiness too soon in the season .
‘ Ann’For a cloud of pretty pinkish blooms , flora ‘ Ann ’ . This one will spring up to 30 foot grandiloquent . It can be prostrate to surmount and other pests or diseases .
‘ Jane’With pinkish violet blooms , this later blooming variety should not be planted too close-fitting to the house .
‘ Leonard Messel’With narrow champion - shaped petals that are white on one side and pinkish on the other , ‘ Leonard Messel ’ is a democratic magnolia in Minnesota . Some sources rate it as geographical zone 5 , so choose a protected location .
‘ Merrill’Another magnolia with pick - colour blooms , ‘ Merrill ’ is known for its hardiness . A secure choice for Minnesota .
Do you have magnolia in your yard ?
