One of my yearly high points occurs when my Merrill magnolia blooms. This year — and most years — mine blooms on my birthday, April 23. This year it opened that afternoon. Some years it starts a week ...

In plant species with mixed mating systems, differences in diverse factors—including their pollination system, flowering phenology, life form and susceptibility to inbreeding depression—cause ...

DURING MY TIME as director for landscaping at Seattle University, one of my goals was to create a collection of magnolias on campus. Few, if any, trees have such magnificent flowers. Scientists ...

One of the most beautiful of all flowering trees is the Asiatic (commonly called Japanese) magnolia (known to botanists as the Yulan subsection of the Magnolia genus). They burst forth during late ...

Find out how to look after the beautiful magnolia tree... Warton's Bill Blackledge is one of the county's most popular and sought after gardeners. If it's green and needs watering, Bill can tell you ...

I love the many small flowering trees that help brighten our landscapes through the spring season. When I see them bloom, I know that we are beginning to transition into warmer weather. Blooming now ...

WE CAN EXPECT THIS YEAR. IT’S SPRING WITH ALL ITS UPS AND DOWNS, BUT WE ALREADY HAVE MAGNOLIAS BLOOMING AND THERE’S MORE TO COME. HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SEASON. THIS IS MAGNOLIA. ZINNIA, THE ZEN ...

The striking Japanese magnolia trees are in bloom, possibly signifying an early spring. And now is the perfect time to plant them. These magnolias have a slow to moderate growth rate and make a great ...

Magnolias are popular trees to plant because of their beautiful blooms and the amazing fragrance that fills the air with a lovely aroma. This flowering tree will bring a touch of romance to your yard ...

A magnolia tree in full bloom is one of the joys of the spring season, whether it's a mature tree festooned with large cup-shaped flowers or a compact shrub smothered in starry blossom. At a time when ...