9 Magnolia Flowers Types Every Southerner Should Know

Southern Magnolia

The iconic symbol of the South, the Southern Magnolia features large, creamy white, fragrant flowers with glossy evergreen leaves.

Saucer Magnolia

Known for its large, saucer-shaped flowers, this magnolia species has pink to purple blooms that appear in early spring before the leaves emerge.

Star Magnolia

Star Magnolia boasts star-shaped, white flowers with a delicate fragrance. The blooms appear in early spring before the leaves unfold.

Sweet Bay Magnolia

This magnolia species has creamy white, lemon-scented flowers and glossy green leaves.

Cucumber Tree

Named for its cucumber-like fruits, this magnolia features yellowish-green flowers with a subtle fragrance.

Loebner Magnolia

 A hybrid magnolia, Loebner magnolias produce fragrant, star-like flowers in shades of white or pink.

Bigleaf Magnolia

Recognized for its massive leaves and large, fragrant flowers, the Bigleaf Magnolia has white blooms that can reach up to a foot in diameter.

Yellow Bird Magnolia

Recognized for its massive leaves and large, fragrant flowers, the Bigleaf Magnolia has white blooms that can reach up to a foot in diameter.

Little Gem Magnolia

A dwarf cultivar of the Southern Magnolia, Little Gem is compact and has smaller but abundant creamy white flowers with a sweet fragrance.

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