The magnolia tree is known for blooming eye-catching flowers and thriving across climates. Discover different types of magnolia trees with tips on identification and care.

Magnolias are evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs known for their large, fragrant, bowl- or star-shaped flowers with numerous spirally arranged reproductive parts, producing cone-like fruits in autumn that open to reveal seeds.

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for magnolia trees. These fragrant, ancient bloomers add timeless beauty to any garden—big or small.

These medium-sized shrubs flaunt their airy white flowers before their leaves appear, sometimes as early as the third week of March and through the end of April. The star magnolia can be at risk to damage by frost if its buds open during a warm spell in early March.

From March through April, these graceful trees bloom in an array of pastel colors, from luscious whites to pale yellows to deep pink and purple hues. You’ll find a stroll along Magnolia Way never fails to delight with the promise of warm days to come. View the Bloom Tracker.

Read the Tree Center complete guide on Magnolia Trees. Understand how to care for Magnolia Trees, how to plant them, how much sun to allow, and more.

Magnolia Tree Guide | All You Need to Know about Magnolia Trees

Learn about growing beautiful magnolia trees in your own garden. Discover the best magnolia varieties and get care tips.

Magnolias are prized worldwide for their flowers and forms. Growing as large shrubs or trees, they produce showy, fragrant flowers that are white, pink, red, purple or yellow.