Magnolia

Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Hattie Carthan' Magnoliaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Jackson Grove

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens

Description

Small tree with a narrow habit with parchment yellow flowers subtly striated with magenta and having a delightful fragrance. The flowers have unusually heavy substance and appear with the earliest leaves in late April and May, so late that there is less chance of frost damage.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4B

Special characteristics

growth habit