Magnolia
Rating: 4
Size: 10-20 ft
Lifespan: in Utah they will last 50-80 years
Shade: provides full shade
Type: deciduous hardwood medium growth speed of 13- 24 inches per year
Magnolia trees are easy to love although with the exception of a few varieties, they do take some coddling in the Ogden and Layton UT areas. A native of the south, there have been a few magnolia tree varieties that have been adapted to colder climates. Royal Star is the hardiest with a cold-hardy zone of 4. This tree boasts a brilliant white star flower sometimes getting as big as four to six inches across. This tree hosts large fragrant white flowers. Centennial, Dawn, Brozzonii, Lennei, and San Jose tree varieties have also done well in Utah.
Pros: Gorgeous tree. Beautiful tree shape, limbs, leaves, and bark.
Cons: Is not native to Utah so it may take some coddling. Tree is from the South and needs to be protected from extreme cold until it is established. For best results, plant close to house or in a warm patch of the yard.