Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata). Hardy, deciduous, North American treeDescription: Greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear with leaves in early spring. Cucumber-like fruits are green at first, and covered with purplish-red fruits in fall.Habit: Grows to 100 feet high but seldom over 40 feetCulture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, humus-rich soilHardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 8 This magnificent North American tree was first discovered in 1736 by Virginia's early botanist,... - Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata).
Large-leaved Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla). Hardy, deciduous, North American tree Description: Fragrant, open cup-shaped creamy-white flowers in late spring, 12 inches or more across; bright green leaves 20 to 30 inches long and 9 to 10 inches wide; cone-like fruits mat... - Large-leaved Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla).
Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala). Hardy, deciduous North American treeDescription: Cup-shaped, creamy white flowers in spring as foliage appears; dark-green, broad leaves tapering to the base, silvery underside; cone-like fruits turn pale green to pink in fal... - Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala).
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora). North American evergreen treeDescription: Large fragrant white flowers in spring and lustrous dark green leaves which are downy and rust colored on the underside.Habit: Reaches 90' in height. Culture: Prefers sun or part shade and moist, loamy ... - Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).
Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). Hardy, deciduous to semi-evergreen, Eastern North American tree Description: Fragrant, creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers open in early summer, followed by slender-seeded, cone-like fruit; leaves have a distinctive ... - Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American tree Description: Fragrant, delicate white panicles of flowers in late spring; followed by blue-black fruits; glossy, dark green foliage turns shades of yellow and brown in fall Habit:... - Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus).
Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha). Small, hardy, deciduous North American tree Description: Pure white flowers with prominent yellow stamens bloom in late summer; leaves turn deep red in the fall Habit: Reaches 10 to 20 feet high and 8 to 15 feet wide Culture: Prefers f... - Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha).