Redbud does best where it is somewhat protected against late frosts and in well-drained soils with organic material. He recommends using redbud in mixed shrub or woodland plantings, where the loss of one tree won't ruin the whole picture. These flowers just shout spring to their many fans. These are crosses of lily magnolia and star magnolias, developed to flower later than the star magnolia to avoid damage from late frosts. They can reach 10-20 feet at maturity.
Flowers are white or reddish to purple.
They are results of crosses between cucumbertree magnolia and kobus magnolia. It reaches roughly 15-20 feet. Plant magnolias in the sun and in well-drained soil with plenty of organic material and regular moisture. Avoid planting magnolias facing south, which will encourage them to open buds earlier, putting them at risk for frost injury. Magnolias are generally healthy but may develop magnolia scale, which can be treated with dormant oil sprays.