Tree Indiana Native Audio Recording AvailableID That Tree Video AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia acuminata [Cucumbertree Magnolia] This tree gets it name from the cucumber-looking fruits it bears in the fall. Full sun is best, although it has tolerance for partial shade. Because the roots are thick and fleshy and grow downward more than out, it can be moderately difficult to transplant. Generally trouble-free, but scale can be a problem on occasion. This species may not be ideal for street tree plantings because of a tendency to suffer ice damage. Indiana NativeAudio Recording AvailableID That Tree Video AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird' [Yellow Bird Magnolia] 'Yellow Bird' is a cultivar that has a pyramidal habit and is fast growing. Its flowers are almost non-fragrant, yellow with a greenish tinge at the base of outer tepals. Tepals are longer than the straight species, reaching 3" to 4" long. Since it flowers later, flowering is more dependable without the threat of frosts. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub/Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia × 'Jane' [Jane Magnolia] The Jane Magnolia is a shrubby magnolia that produces beautiful, large deep pink-purple flowers 2-4 weeks later than Magnolia stellata and M. x soulangeana, reducing the rick of frost damage. Flowers again sporadically throughout the summer. Part of the Little Girls Hybrid Series. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia salicifolia [Anise Magnolia] The Anise Magnolia is handsome broad pyramidal tree that produces beautiful, large, and fragrant white flowers in April. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia × soulangeana [Saucer Magnolia] Many of the showiest magnolia cultivars belong to this species. One of the most common flowering trees in the Midwest, it is apparently well-adapted. Its very early spring flowers can be killed by late frost; they turn brown and limp. Can be troubled by magnolia scale, but this can be kept under control by timely spraying. Fleshy roots with few laterals. Does not transplant well so best to buy container grown plants. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia × soulangeana 'Purple Prince' [Purple Prince Saucer Magnolia] The Saucer Magnolia is one of the most common flowering trees in the Midwest, and is apparently well-adapted. 'Purple Prince' is known for its large, cup-like flowers with deep pinkish-purple tepals that are nearly white on the inside. Its very early spring flowers can be killed by late frost; they turn brown and limp. Can be troubled by magnolia scale, but this can be kept under control by timely spraying. Fleshy roots with few laterals.… Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub/Tree Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia stellata [Star Magnolia] Handsome specimen at all seasons. Needs at least some protection from strong wind in Zones 4 and 5. Somewhat prone to breakage in severe ice storms. Early blooming flowers often destroyed by late spring frosts. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub/Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia stellata 'Centennial' [Centennial Star Magnolia] 'Centennial' is an excellent, vigorous Magnolia stellata cultivar with large (5.5" across), pink-blushed white flowers with numerous tepals. This plant was released by the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in 1972 to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Handsome specimen at all seasons. Needs at least some protection from strong wind in Zones 4 and 5. Somewhat prone to breakage in severe ice storms. Early blooming flowers often destroyed by late spring frosts. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' [Royal Star Magnolia] Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a small flowering tree that has a more rounded habit than the straight M. stellata, with its flower buds pink that open to 12-18 white tepals. Flowers are fragrant and reach 3 to 4" in diameter. Flowers appear early spring, but can be damaged by spring frosts. Needs protection from strong winds, as it has been known to be weak-branched. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub/Tree Purdue Plant Doctor Available Magnolia × 'Susan' [Susan Magnolia] The Susan Magnolia is a shrubby magnolia that produces long, slender, reddish purple buds openning to beautiful, large reddish purple flowers. 5" slightly twisted flowers are erect and have 6 tepals . Flowes later than Magnolia stellata in Spring, but can also flower sporadically throughout the Summer. Summer flowers are of lighter color due to the heat. Part of the Little Girls Hybrid Series. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
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