Magnolia 'Woodsman'

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Jackson Grove

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens, Greer Gardens

Description

Buds the color of bittersweet chocolate open to reveal multi-hued flowers of purple, chartreuse, and rose. Its pastel shades are complementary, never garish. Flowering is delayed until early May, so late frosts are almost never a problem.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

flower color