Magnolia grand. 'Gallissonnière' Formal Pink/purple catkins decorate the tree

Pink/purple catkins decorate the tree in late winter and early spring

Equally effective clipped formally or left to form a naturalistic screen

occasionally with a subtle hint of soft pink

'Scanlon' forms a compact conical crown with dense branches surrounding a central leader

Magnolia grand. 'Gallissonnière' Formal Pink/purple catkins decorate the treeA classic ornamental evergreen, valued primarily for its large glossy green leaves which have contrasting russet undersides, and also its sophisticated waxy, cream, cup shaped flowers which appear in late summer (with careful timing of pruning). Magnolia grandiflora is fairly slow growing, and lends itself well to clipping and training. The tree is equally effective when allowed to develop a natural unchecked crown, clipped as a formal specimen, or