2007-04-24 12:30:14 · 5 answers · asked by PHIL C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Today is April 24 2007, I life in eastern Massachusetts. all around me are Magnolia trees, star magnolia and the traditional southern Magnolia STARTING TO BLOOM.
I live in a zone 4/5 and drive to work to a zone 5/6 every day.
It has about a one week difference in bloom time, but...BLOOM they do!
2007-04-24 14:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Two that are regularly grown here in Indiana (Zone 5) are the saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana) and star magnolia (Magnolia stellata). Star magnolia is one of the first trees to bloom in our area, with lovely white or pink flowers here in early to mid April before the leaves emerge. Saucer magnolia usually has beautiful purple or pink and white flowers shortly after, also before the leaves emerge.
One sad problem is you'll get an occasional spring like this one in the Midwest with an unseasonably late hard freeze and snow, which will ruin the blossoms. We were only able to enjoy ours for three days! However, that's only a problem in an occasional year.
There are many other types and colors of magnolias that are hardy to Zone 5. For an extensive list (and also a really nice place to order plants), check out Greer Gardens: http://www.greergardens.com/magnolias1.htm. Look for magnolias listed as hardy to -20 degrees F.
Another way to find magnolias that will thrive in your area is to check out local nurseries for recommendations (you can often find larger specimens without having to pay hefty shipping charges like you would with mail order; although the selection will usually be a lot more limited).
2007-04-24 19:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by veramarie32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am near Rochester NY and I have a magnolia that blooms beautifully - it survived the warm ups & freezes all winter long, and it now has blooms that are just beginning to loosen up & get ready to open. Last year we had a late freeze & I lost the blooms - this year if they warn of a frost I will cover the tree up so that I can enjoy the blooms longer.
2007-04-25 11:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by molly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I'm in the northern reaches of Zone 5, and in the nearest town there are many old homes with beautiful magnolia trees in their yards. If there's any doubt though, try planting it on the east side of your house where it will be a bit more sheltered. Hope this helped :)
2007-04-24 19:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, have do so myself.
2007-04-24 19:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋