Maackia amurensis
Amur maackia is a small, deciduous tree with a broad, rounded habit. Typically grows in cultivation at a slow-to-moderate rate to a height of 20-30' (to 60' in the wild). Features erect, narrow, spike-like clusters (4-6" long) of fragrant, dull ... [... more]
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Maackia chinensis
Chinese maackia is a small, rounded, shrubby, deciduous tree that typically grows in cultivation to 20-30' tall. Erect, spike-like clusters (4-6" long) of fragrant, dull white, pea-like flowers bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed by ... [... more]
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Maclura pomifera
Although native to river valleys and rich bottomlands in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, osage orange has been widely planted in a variety of environments throughout the United States, and has naturalized in many areas, particularly east ... [... more]
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Magnolia acuminata
Cucumber tree is native to eastern North America, reaching its largest size in the southern Appalachian Mountains. It is the only magnolia that is native to Missouri where it typically occurs in moist soils in wooded valleys, bluff bases and ... [... more]
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Magnolia 'Butterflies'
Ornamental magnolia for lawns, foundations or woodland margins. 'Butterflies' is a deciduous hybrid magnolia resulting from a cross between M. acuminata (seed parent) and M. denudata (pollen parent). It is noted for its non-fading yellow flowers, ... [... more]
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Magnolia denudata
Native to eastern and southern China, Yulan magnolia is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 30-40' tall with a rounded spreading crown. It is also sometimes grown as a large shrub. Obovate leaves (to 6" long) are dark green above and ... [... more]
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Magnolia grandiflora
At best, this plant is considered to be winter hardy to USDA Zone 6b and is not reliably winter hardy in the St. Louis area. If grown in St. Louis, it should be sited in a protected location. Plants may become somewhat deciduous in hard winters. ... [... more]
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Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' Plant of Merit
Grow in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Part shade may be best. Generally intolerant of soil extremes (dry or wet). Also intolerant of many urban pollutants. Although this cultivar is winter hardy to USDA ... [... more]
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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora, commonly called southern magnolia, is a broadleaf evergreen tree that is noted for its attractive dark green leaves (to 10" long) and its large, extremely fragrant flowers (8-12" diameter). It typically grows to 60-80' [... more]
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Magnolia x loebneri
Loebner magnolia is a deciduous hybrid magnolia (M. kobus x M. stellata). It is a small tree typically growing to 20-30' tall with a rounded crown. It is more often grown in a multi-trunked form that as a single trunk tree. Fragrant star-like ... [... more]
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Magnolia x loebneri 'Ballerina'
Loebner magnolia is a deciduous hybrid magnolia (M. kobus x M. stellata). It is a small tree typically growing to 20-30' tall with a rounded crown. It is more often grown in a multi-trunked form than as a single trunk tree. 'Ballerina' is a ... [... more]
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Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'
Loebner magnolia is a deciduous hybrid magnolia (M. kobus x M. stellata). It is a small tree that typically grows to 20-30' tall with a rounded crown. It is more often grown in a multi-trunked form than as a single trunk tree. 'Merrill' is a ... [... more]
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