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Nov 21, 2023 · By Jessica Nolan, Gardening Expert Trees. Magnolia is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs that produce stunning white and pink bowl- or star-shaped flowers. Magnolia trees and shrubs are identified by their glossy, leathery leaves, fragrant, showy flowers, and cone-like fruits in the fall.
magnolia, (genus Magnolia ), genus of about 225 species of trees and shrubs of the family Magnoliaceae native to North and South America, the Himalayas, and East Asia. They are valued for their large and fragrant white, yellow, pink, or purple flowers and frequently handsome leaves and unusual fruits.
May 3, 2024 · Updated on May 3, 2024. Reviewed by. Molly Hendry. Fact checked by. Khara Scheppmann. In This Article. View All. Plant Attributes. Care. Types. Pruning. Propagating. Few plants can be considered as quintessentially Southern as the magnolia. Their big, waxy, glossy leaves juxtaposed with heady, fragrant flowers are familiar sights to Southerners.
