Large exotic Magnolia blooming - images

snasxs

15 years ago

How lovely!

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Embothrium
15 years ago
Looks like M. officinalis. The flowers smell funny but bilobed forms have unique foliage. Otherwise M. hypoleuca is the superior ornamental.
Pamchesbay
15 years ago
I am interested in different species of magnolias, in addition to the usual suspects. I visited the Raulston Arboretum last week - I believe they have more than 100 species of magnolia. Do you all have recommendations for nurseries that specialize or carry a broad, diverse selection?

Many thanks ~ Pam
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kman04
15 years ago
Hi Pam,

Are you sure it was 100 different species and didn't include hybrids or 100 different cultivars? I don't believe there are 100 different species of Magnolia in cultivation and not 100 different species that could be cultivated in North Carolina, since about 3/5 of the roughly 210 species are tropical and another 5 or 10 can't take summer heat.

Some places to buy Magnolias from are Gossler Farms in Oregon, Greer Gardens also in Oregon, Rare Find Nursery in New Jersey, and Fairweather Gardens in New Jersey. All have web sites and have good selections of Magnolias. I've ordered Magnolias from all and have not been disappointed.

Gossler Farms
Greer Gardens
Rare Find Nursery
Fairweather Gardens
snasxs
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15 years ago
kman, NC State has several large greenhouses with controlled environment.

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