A shorter version of the Bigleaf Magnolia, its giant leaves span up to 32 inches long, and fragrant white blooms brushed with a bit of purple near the center are as big or bigger than your head. Spring/summer bloom. The seeds, equally as exciting, are housed in a large, upright, red-pink velvet burr.

Mature size: 12 20 feet T & W

Minimum temperature: -20F