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Learn how to plant, grow, and care for magnolias, one of the oldest flowering plants on Earth. Find out about different magnolia species, sizes, colors, and hardiness zones.
- Everything You Need to Know About Ohio Magnolias
- Native Magnolias
- Cucumber Tree
- Umbrella Magnolia
- Bigleaf Magnolia
- Tulip Tree Magnolia
- Recommended Magnolia Trees For Ohio
- Frost Damage to Magnolia Trees and Shrubs
- Questions & Answers
- Comments
Magnolias aren't just a symbol of America’s southern states; deciduous, evergreen, and semi-evergreen magnolia trees also grow throughout the country. In Ohio, our ever-changing spring weather determines when the most popular magnolia treespecies will start to bloom.
There are four native magnolia (Magnoliaceae) species in Ohio, with each having its unique characteristics. Depending on the weather, these flowering trees will bloom in early to late spring (March to June). However, when winter months yield unseasonably warm temperatures, magnolia tree flowers may start budding too early. Inevitably, falling tempe...
The Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata)is one of the hardiest and most common of Ohio’s magnolia species. Its leaves are about 10 inches long and 5 inches wide. When growing in slightly acidic soil, these trees will reach up to 70 feet high and span 30 feet wide; they typically bloom in late May with greenish yellow bell-shaped flowers.
The umbrella magnolia is one of the smaller species, Umbrella magnolia (Magnolia x tripetala)grows up to 30 feet high with clustering leaves that are about 18 to 25 inches long.
Suitable for Ohio’s USDA plant hardiness zones 5 and 6, the bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia x macrophylla)is a rare deciduous species with leaves that grow from 12 to 36 inches long.
Tulip tree magnolias (Liriodendron x tulipifer)are most notable for their yellow and greenish foliage and colorful tulip-like flowers.
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are established by combining the lowest average temperatures over a specific time period. In Ohio, the zones are 5b to 6b—between minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit and zero. Some magnolia tree cultivars suitable for Ohio include: 1. Magnolia virginiana ‘Sweet Bay’: leaves are thin and green with white flowersthat bloom in M...
In Ohio, we often get late spring frosts; no surprise there! Temperatures drop when the sky is clear because there are no clouds to keep heat close to the earth. Frost protection strategies may include irrigation or wind turbines, but these methods are meant for large commercial operations; they are not practical for residential yards and landscape...
Question:I live in Ohio. My magnolia tree has scale, and has been treated several times with Neem oil. The tree is still heavily infested. Do you have any suggestions? Answer:Scale insects that suck sap from the host tree can cause damage, if they remove large amounts, but otherwise, magnolias tolerate small infestations. One thing to do; keep the ...
Teri Silver (author)from The Buckeye State on March 15, 2018: Thank you! Angel Guzmanfrom Joliet, Illinois on March 15, 2018: An article like this makes you appreciate nature and want to take a walk around beauty. Good read and great pictures.
Feb 1, 2024 · Magnolias are beautiful flowering trees or shrubs with stunning pink, purple, yellow, or white flowers. Magnolia trees and shrubs have thick leathery leaves and impressive flowers that appear early in the spring. Magnolias can be deciduous or evergreen depending on their growing zone.
Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia is smothered in stunning fragrant white cup-shaped flowers held atop the branches from mid spring to early summer. It has dark green foliage with brown undersides. The large pointy leaves turn coppery-bronze in the fall, which persists throughout the winter.
Jul 12, 2022 · Magnolia Trees. ARE. Stunning! From their glossy leaves to their fragrant flowers, magnolia trees are stars of the landscape. The magnolia comes in assortment of colorful blooms from butter colored to vibrant pinks. While the fragrance and petals are stunning, the glossy foliage is also a favorite. Native to Ohio.
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