Does any tree conjure up images of the Southeast more than Magnolia grandiflora? The southern magnolia is both the state tree and state flower in Mississippi, and it’s the state flower of Louisiana. This magnificent, fragrant flowering tree may grow to be 100 feet tall and 50 feet wide. Flowering begins in May, continuing throughout the growing season. Native Americans avoided sleeping under these trees because they believed the scent could overpower them while they slept. Master Gardener Ann Bartlett provides a history lesson on a southern favorite, the magnolia in our May Newsletter.
Tepals Anyone? The Magnificent Magnolia!
