Magnolia liliiflora ~ Japanese Magnolia overstory IMAGES: Cristian Bortes from Cluj-Napoca

IMAGES: Cristian Bortes from Cluj-Napoca

IMAGES:  David Monniaux

Small bell-like lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

Needs to be planted near either Viburnum 'Huron' or 'Chippewa' to produce berries

Magnolia liliiflora ~ Japanese Magnolia overstory IMAGES: Cristian Bortes from Cluj-NapocaThe Japanese Magnolia is a stunning deciduous shrub with a rounded, bushy growth habit and dark green leaves that turn gold in fall. The fragrant tulip like flowers are vibrant pink purple and bloom in early spring, before the leaves appear. Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well drained, slightly acidic soil. Type: Tree Origins: Southeast China Height: 8' 12 Spread: 8' 12' Spacing: 10 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun