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Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.

A large multi-stem Magolia ‘Susan’ creates a striking architectural presence in the garden, combining elegance with manageable proportions. Magnolia 'Susan' is one of the celebrated “Little Girl” hybrids, prized for its rich, goblet-shaped flowers in deep reddish-purple with paler interiors. Flowering in mid to late spring, it opens slightly later than many magnolias, helping the blooms avoid frost damage — a valuable trait in UK gardens.

As a mature multi-stem specimen, it develops a broad, vase-shaped framework with smooth grey bark and a naturally graceful silhouette. The multiple stems give it added character and year-round structure, making it ideal as a focal point in lawns, gravel gardens, or large borders. In flower, the bare branches are smothered in upright blooms before fresh green foliage emerges, creating a dramatic seasonal display.

Reaching approximately 3–4 metres in height and spread over time, it suits medium to large gardens and thrives in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils. Sheltered from strong winds, a large multi-stem Magnolia ‘Susan’ offers dependable spring impact and timeless beauty.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘François Treyve’ is an outstanding evergreen standard tree, valued for its bold foliage, elegant form, and spectacular summer flowers. Trained on a clear stem, it develops a dense, rounded crown of large, glossy, dark green leaves with attractive rich brown, felted undersides, providing year-round structure and colour. From early to mid-summer, it produces impressive, creamy-white, cup-shaped blooms with a powerful, sweet fragrance, creating a striking focal point and adding a touch of Mediterranean character to the garden.

This variety is more compact and hardier than many evergreen magnolias, making it particularly suitable for gardens in cooler climates. It thrives in a sheltered, sunny to lightly shaded position in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is ideal for patios, lawns, entranceways, and formal plantings. The standard form allows light to filter beneath the canopy, enabling underplanting with shade-tolerant shrubs or perennials. Requiring minimal pruning and offering excellent wind tolerance once established, Magnolia ‘François Treyve’ is a long-lived, low-maintenance tree that delivers year-round interest, fragrance, and architectural elegance.

The Magnolia 'Romuald' is a striking and elegant deciduous tree, notable for its showy, fragrant flowers. Typically blooming in early to mid-spring, before its leaves fully emerge, 'Romuald' is highly valued for its large, cup-shaped blossoms that range from creamy white to pale pink. These flowers create a beautiful contrast against the bare branches, offering a stunning display in any garden or landscape.

The tree generally grows to a height of around 5 to 6 metres, with a spread of approximately 4 to 5 metres, making it a medium-sized magnolia suitable for smaller gardens or as a feature plant in larger landscapes. Its growth habit is upright and rounded, giving it a neat, compact shape.

In addition to its visual appeal, 'Romuald' is known for its glossy, deep green leaves that appear after the blooms, providing an attractive foliage backdrop for the rest of the year. As the seasons change, the leaves turn a warm yellow in autumn before falling, further enhancing its year-round appeal.

Magnolia 'Romuald' prefers a sunny to partially shaded position in well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and while it can tolerate a range of conditions, it thrives best in sheltered spots protected from strong winds. It requires minimal pruning, typically only to remove dead or damaged branches, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners.

This magnolia is highly resistant to pests and diseases, adding to its longevity and reliability in the garden. With its enchanting blooms and graceful structure, Magnolia 'Romuald' is a superb choice for adding a touch of elegance and seasonal interest to gardens across the UK.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is an exotic evergreen tree of conical to spreading pyramidal habit, with thick, leathery, glossy green leaves, velvety haired and rusty-brown beneath. Very large, saucer-shaped, creamy-white flowers with purple stamens bloom in summer and early autumn. Their fragrance is strong and pleasant.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It thrives in full sun and partial shade.

It has very good cold tolerance, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Low maintenance, it doesn’t require much pruning. Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is a French variety of Southern Magnolia cultivated 150 years ago. It’s an excellent ornamental tree, often grown against the wall, rarely free-standing. Great for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Magnolia Galaxy is a medium-sized, single-stem, deciduous tree of narrow-pyramidal habit with ovate, dark green leaves, and large, 12-tepal, rose-pink flowers, that open from red-purple buds, blooming from late April to early June. Late flowering protects it from spring frosts. Magnolia Galaxy is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers light, fertile, slightly acidic, consistently moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand drought. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Because of its shallow roots, it doesn’t like to be transplaned. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. Magnolia Galaxy is a cross between M. liliiflora and M. sprengeri 'Diva'. It’s a beautiful ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a small, shade tree. Great for cottage, woodland, and urban gardens. Excellent when planted in groups and suitable for growing in containers.

Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.

Magnolia 'Sunrise' clear stem is a stunning ornamental tree perfect for gardens, featuring a clean, upright trunk that highlights its unique, creamy white flowers with deep pink streaks. Blooming in early spring before the leaves emerge, it creates a striking display of color and form. Its compact size and neat structure make it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, or as a standout focal point in landscaped areas. Magnolia 'Sunrise' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. It benefits from shelter against strong winds and late frosts to protect its early blooms. This variety brings elegance, seasonal interest, and pollinator appeal, making it a beautiful addition to both contemporary and traditional garden designs.

Magnolia Genie is an attractive, small, compact, deciduous tree of narrow-pyramidal, upright habit, with oblong, mid-green leaves. Beautiful, slightly fragrant, tulip-shaped, deep burgundy flowers open from black-red buds and bloom in mid-spring before the leaves emerge. It may continue to bloom sporadically during the summer. Magnolia Genie can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers light, fertile, slightly acidic, consistently moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand drought. It thrives in full sun, but can tolerate light shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Because of its shallow roots, it doesn’t like transplanting. Low maintenance, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia Genie is a cross between Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia liliiflora. It’s an exquisite ornamental tree, perfect for smaller informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant. Excellent when planted in groups, especially in a row to create informal hedges and screens.

Magnolia Yellow Bird is a deciduous tree of upright columnar habit with pyramidal to rounded crown, elliptic green leaves, golden-brown in autumn. Beautiful, fragrant, goblet-shaped, lemon-yellow flowers bloom in late spring, as the leaves emerge. Magnolia Yellow Bird thrives in fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Doesn’t like too dry or too wet soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade, in a position sheltered from harsh winds. Since it blooms later in spring, it is less likely for its buds to be damaged by frost. Once established it is difficult to transplant. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia Yellow Bird is a hybrid cross between M. acuminata var. subcordata and M. x brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’. One of the best yellow Magnolias. It’s an attractive, flowering tree, perfect as a specimen plant or small shade tree. Great for shrub borders or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree of upright habit when young and pyramidal to rounded as it matures, with smooth, silvery bark, and obovate mid-green leaves, golden-brown in autumn. Masses of fragrant, large, cup-shaped, white, pink or purple flowers, white inside, bloom in late spring before the leaves emerge. Magnolia x soulangeana is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet and too dry. It prefers fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of frost, but needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. Early frost can damage flower buds. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t need regular pruning. Magnolia x soulangeana is a hybrid cross between M. denudata and M. liliflora. This impressive magnolia makes an excellent specimen plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Magnolia 'Sunsation' clear stem is a breath taking ornamental tree ideal for garden landscapes, featuring a strong, upright trunk and a canopy of large, goblet-shaped yellow flowers blushed with pink at the base. Blooming in late spring, it offers a vibrant burst of colour after many early-season magnolias have finished, extending the flowering season. Its clear stem form gives it an elegant, structured appearance, perfect as a focal point in lawns, borders, or courtyard plantings. This deciduous tree thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Magnolia 'Sunsation' is best placed in a sheltered spot to protect its blooms from strong winds. It's a magnet for pollinators and adds striking beauty to any garden setting.

Magnolia stellata is a compact, medium-sized, deciduous shrub or small tree of broadly rounded, spreading habit with narrow, ovate, dark green leaves. Lovely, gently fragrant, star-shaped, pure white to pale pink flowers with narrow, spreading tepals, bloom in abundance in late winter or early spring before the leaves emerge. One of the earliest flowering Magnolias. Magnolia stellata prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered form high winds. Since it is early-blooming, late frosts may damage the buds. Intolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia stellata is a beautiful flowering shrub, perfect for small informal, cottage, urban or woodland gardens. It is great as a specimen plant and for informal hedges and screens, excellent for lawns, foundations, and shrub borders.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is an exotic-looking evergreen shrub or small tree of narrowly columnar habit, dense and compact, with leathery, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves, coppery-brown underneath. Its lightly scented, creamy-white to pure white flowers with yellow stamens, bloom in summer and early autumn, and are followed by red, cone-like fruits. Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It can withstand cold, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Not very tolerant of urban pollution, but somewhat tolerant to salt. Low maintenance plant. Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is a lovely, small, slow-growing ornamental tree, perfect as a lawn specimen or planted in groups. Great for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Excellent for informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Magnolia 'Flamingo' clear stem is a captivating ornamental tree known for its elegant, single upright trunk and large, tulip-shaped flowers in soft pink with white accents. Blooming in early spring, often before foliage appears, it creates a dramatic display in garden settings. The clear stem form enhances its architectural appeal, making it ideal for formal gardens, borders, or as a standout feature in lawns or courtyards. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position. Magnolia 'Flamingo' benefits from sheltered locations, protected from harsh winds and late frosts, which can damage the early blooms. It attracts pollinators and brings seasonal beauty, making it a perfect addition to both modern and classic landscape designs.

Magnolia 'Flamingo' clear stem is a captivating ornamental tree known for its elegant, single upright trunk and large, tulip-shaped flowers in soft pink with white accents. Blooming in early spring, often before foliage appears, it creates a dramatic display in garden settings. The clear stem form enhances its architectural appeal, making it ideal for formal gardens, borders, or as a standout feature in lawns or courtyards. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny to partially shaded position. Magnolia 'Flamingo' benefits from sheltered locations, protected from harsh winds and late frosts, which can damage the early blooms. It attracts pollinators and brings seasonal beauty, making it a perfect addition to both modern and classic landscape designs.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree of upright habit when young and pyramidal to rounded as it matures, with smooth, silvery bark, and obovate mid-green leaves, golden-brown in autumn. Masses of fragrant, large, cup-shaped, white, pink or purple flowers, white inside, bloom in late spring before the leaves emerge. Magnolia x soulangeana is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet and too dry.

It prefers fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of frost, but needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. Early frost can damage flower buds. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t need regular pruning.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a hybrid cross between M. denudata and M. liliflora. This impressive magnolia makes an excellent specimen plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

The Magnolia 'Zofia' is an exquisite ornamental tree, highly prized for its stunning floral display and elegant structure. Known for its striking, goblet-shaped flowers, the 'Zofia' blooms early in the spring, often before the leaves emerge. The blossoms are typically a tulip-shaped flower ice-white with distinctive pink stripes, creating a beautiful contrast against the bare branches. These large, fragrant flowers can measure up to 20 cm across, making them a show-stopping feature in any garden.

This deciduous tree, which can reach heights of up to 6-7 metres, has a relatively slow growth rate, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes. The 'Zofia' has a rounded, spreading habit, with smooth, greyish bark that adds interest throughout the year. Its leaves, once they appear, are a rich green and elliptical in shape, providing a lush backdrop to the dramatic flowers.

Magnolia 'Zofia' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position. It is relatively hardy, capable of withstanding cold winters, but it benefits from being sheltered from strong winds and late frosts, which can damage the early blooms. Regular watering during dry periods is essential, particularly for young trees.

This magnolia is a superb choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance and seasonal interest to their outdoor space. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its stunning display of flowers, makes it a popular choice for a wide range of garden styles, from traditional to contemporary. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or within a mixed border, Magnolia 'Zofia' never fails to impress with its timeless beauty.

Magnolia stellata is a compact, medium-sized, deciduous shrub or small tree of broadly rounded, spreading habit with narrow, ovate, dark green leaves. Lovely, gently fragrant, star-shaped, pure white to pale pink flowers with narrow, spreading tepals, bloom in abundance in late winter or early spring before the leaves emerge. One of the earliest flowering Magnolias.

Magnolia stellata prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered form high winds. Since it is early-blooming, late frosts may damage the buds. Intolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning.

Magnolia stellata is a beautiful flowering shrub, perfect for small informal, cottage, urban or woodland gardens. It is great as a specimen plant and for informal hedges and screens, excellent for lawns, foundations, and shrub borders.