Magnolia trees are a beautiful addition to any garden, and their fragrant flowers are a welcome sight in spring. Fraser Magnolia Tree, Southern Magnolia Tree

It takes about four to six weeks for a magnolia tree seed to germinate. It can take anywhere from 3-10 years for a magnolia tree to bloom, depending on the species and the growing conditions.

The Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) tree has a moderate to fast growth rate of about 1 to 2 feet per year. It can reach a height and spread of 10 to 20 feet, giving it a columnar vase shape. It is a semi-evergreen tree with white, lemon-scented flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It can be planted in full or partial shade and prefers evenly moist, acidic soil. It is hardy to -10 degrees (in Zones 5-10).

The Sweetbay magnolia produces creamy white, lemon-scented flowers that appear at the end of spring or in early summer. Each flower opens in the morning and closes at night, lasting for around two or three days before falling from the tree. So, you can expect it to bloom during late spring to early summer.

The Brackens Brown Beauty Magnolia tree has a fast growth rate of about 1 to 2 feet per year. It can reach a height of 20 to 50 feet and a spread of 15 to 25 feet with a pyramidal shape. It is an evergreen tree with white, fragrant flowers. It can be planted in full sun to part shade and needs medium water. It is hardy to -20 degrees (in Zones 5-9).

The Bracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia typically blooms from May to June. Each individual flower typically lasts for 2 to 3 days. The overall bloom period for the tree, when multiple flowers are in bloom, can extend for several weeks during late spring and early summer.

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