Shrub Lonicera fragrantissima [Winter Honeysuckle] Widely adapted to different soils and exposures. More drought-tolerant, and also not a weed problem, like some other Lonicera. Branches can be forced indoors in winter to provide fragrance. Renewal pruning to a low framework every 5-8 years is helpful to maintain nice form and vigor.
Shrub Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty' [Purple-Stem Winter Honeysuckle] 'Winter Beauty' is a dense, rounded semi-evergreen shrub that has red-violet stems and produces an abundance of fragrant white flowers in late winter and early spring. Rejuvenate periodically by cutting back 6-12" from the ground.
Tree Magnolia 'Galaxy' [Magnolia] 'Galaxy' is a later bloomer than other varieties which gives in better frost protection, but its best to protect this tree from strong winds. It has pink-purple fragrant flowers and medium leaves formed on whorl-like clusters.
Tree Magnolia × loebneri [Loebner Magnolia] The Loebner Magnolia is a small, rounded, vigorous tree that produces large, fragrant, white flowers in early spring. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers.
Tree Magnolia × loebneri 'Encore' [Encore Loebner Magnolia] Encore Loebner Magnolia has a more rounded, compact habit than the hybrid Magnolia x loebneri, reaching 10-12' in height. This cutlivar has anywhere from 18 to 25 tepals that are pink-tinged at the base. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers.
Tree Magnolia × loebneri 'Leonard Messel' [Leonard Messel Loebner Magnolia] 'Leonard Messel' is a small, rounded, vigorous tree that produces large, fragrant, purple-pink flowers in early spring. Although this cultivar has more frost-resistant flower buds, it is still wise to plant this tree in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers.
Tree Magnolia × loebneri 'Merrill' [Merrill Loebner Magnolia] 'Merrill' is a vigorous, small rounded tree that produces an abundance of large, fragrant white flowers in early spring. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers.
Tree Magnolia salicifolia [Anise Magnolia] The Anise Magnolia is handsome broad pyramidal tree that produces beautiful, large, and fragrant white flowers in April.
Shrub/Tree 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.
Shrub/Tree 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.
