Top 5 Magnolias for Cold Regions

Did you know Magnolias are one of the oldest flowering plants still around? It’s true! In fact, they were around long before bees evolved. This is one of the reasons why their main pollinators are beatles!

But enough about the history, we’re here to talk about the top magnolia trees for cold climates. Because southern states aren’t the only ones who can enjoy a magnolia accent tree in their backyard!

#5 Merrill Magnolia
Merrill Magnolia blooms later in the spring than others so there’s less of a chance of a stray winter freeze taking out its flower power before you can enjoy it. There are up to 15 petals on each white bloom and the tree will get anywhere from 2030 feet tall. #5 Merrill Magnolia Growing zones 49, late blooming, and cold hardy.
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#4 Leonard Messel Magnolia
Leonard Messel Magnolia is a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit and for good reason. This stunning variety looks like purple tulips in bud which fade to pink and open to a white Interior striking against the bare branches. Known for reliably flowering after late frosts, these trees will grow to be 12 18 feet wide, making them great for small yards. #4 Leonard Messel Magnolia Growing zones 49, fragrant, and can be used as a privacy screen.
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#3 Jane Magnolia
Jane Magnolia is a sunloving coldhardy variety that stays even smaller than Leonard Messel at just 1015 feet tall and 810 feet wide. Its blooms are a deep reddishpurple and shaped like tulips. When you think Magnolia tree, what comes to mind is probably something that looks a lot like this one as it has the classic form and color. #3 Jane Magnolia Growing Zones 48, stunning flowers, and reblooms throughout the season.
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#2 Ann Magnolia
Ann Magnolia has all the appeal of a magnolia tree but in a shrubby, rounded form. It blooms huge, fuchsia gobletshaped flowers on bare branches a couple of weeks later than other magnolia varieties so as to beat that lingering winter frost. Growing 810 feet tall, Ann Magnolia works well to hide unwanted views like furnaces or egress windows.. #2 Ann Magnolia Growing zones 48, tolerant of most soils, great as a privacy screen.
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#1 Betty Magnolia
Our number one pick is the hardiest when it comes to braving the cold. Betty Magnolia is a shrub variety that reliably flowers even in the coldest U.S. Climates. Each spring, well after other varieties are done blooming, this shrub will cover itself in fragrant pink cupshaped blooms. Create a dense privacy screen by planting a row about 6 feet apart at the center. #1 Betty Magnolia Growing zones 38, Extremely cold hardy, Fragrant pink blooms
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