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Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia macrophylla
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: deciduous, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is best used in large landscape situations, not for smaller subdivision lots; performs best in loose, moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil; part sun to partial shade; protect from strong winds to avoid torn leaves, although some sources indicate success with plantings in full sun for a dramatic specimen tree (especially...
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Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhododendron canescens
  • PLANT TYPE: Shrub
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: roh-do-DEN-dron kan-ESS-kens
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: azalea, deciduous, and fragrant. Plant Types: Shrub.

Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens) grows in partial shade to full sun; requires acid soil; does best with a lot of organic matter in the soil; like slightly moist soil; plant will be bushier with more sun; will slowly form clumps by sending up suckers. It blooms in early spring, just about time the leaves come out.   Other Common Names: Pinxter Azalea,...
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Red maple (Acer rubrum)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer rubrum
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: (AY-ser ROO-brum)
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: deciduous and fall color. Plant Types: Tree.

Red maple has nice fall color; flowers are somewhat showy in late winter to early spring; good shade tree; tolerates some air pollution; grows in most soil types and moisture levels; a number of cultivars are available in the nursery trade (such as ‘October Glory’). Best in moist, fertile, loamy soils but also grows in dry, rocky, upland...
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Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia tripetala
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh try-PET-ah-luh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: deciduous and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) should be used in a habitat and soil as close as possible to the original; partial shade to fairly deep shade, edge of woods for more flowers; avoid planting close to where people congregate (patios, decks) due to flower scent some say is objectionable; avoid areas subject to strong winds, which can tear the large leaves. Like...
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