Magnolia Flower Tree. When possible plant it in a sheltered location to help it flower in the spring as the buds are easily damaged by frost. The tree was also known for its healing powers because in Traditional Chinese Medicine magnolia bark was used as a sleep aid.
Because magnolias are so old their flowers do not have true petals and sepals. Brozzonii a popular saucer magnolia cultivar has large white flowers with lavender-pink bases. 22052010 15 Magnolia Tree and Bush Varieties.
The failure to open is usually the result of poor weather conditionstoo much rain or temperatures that are too cold.
25112019 Magnolias are beautiful shrubs and trees that bring a touch of show-stopping glamour to the garden. The magnolias are an extremely attractive variety of flowers that are not easy to miss given their rather large size. They are compact deciduous low-branched trees that will grow to a height of 20 to 30 feet and are cold-hardy to Zone 5. 7 The leaves are simple and broadly ovate 1220 cm 4 3 4 7 3 4 in long and 612 cm 2 1 4 4 3 4 in broad 7 with smooth margins.