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Galaxy Magnolia

Magnolia 'Galaxy'

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Overview

The Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') is a striking deciduous tree with a narrowly pyramidal form, reaching up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It showcases spectacular, fragrant, purple-pink blooms that span up to 6 inches across in mid-spring, before the glossy, green foliage emerges. Preferring full sun to part shade, this hybrid adapts to most soil types and is cold hardy, making it a show-stopping specimen for temperate landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple and red flowers in the garden
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — the Galaxy Magnolia puts on a spectacular early spring displayGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — tree for full or halfGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — Although it is not a petite specimenGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — reaching up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide; starburst-like blooms adorn the tree before its foliage emergesGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — which span 6 to 8 inches in width; tree for full or halfGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — the Galaxy Magnolia puts on a spectacular early spring display; recognized scientifically as Magnolia 'Galaxy'+27

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
30–35 Ft.
Mature width
20–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple and red flowers in the garden
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — the Galaxy Magnolia puts on a spectacular early spring display
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — tree for full or half
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — Although it is not a petite specimen
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — reaching up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide; starburst-like blooms adorn the tree before its foliage emerges
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — which span 6 to 8 inches in width; tree for full or half
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — the Galaxy Magnolia puts on a spectacular early spring display; recognized scientifically as Magnolia 'Galaxy'
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — this magnolia variety is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — reaching up to 30 feet tall and 15 feet wide
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — The Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') is a striking deciduous tree with a narrowly pyramidal form; preferring full sun
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — dense canopy.<br><br>Preferring well-drained
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — The Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') is a striking deciduous tree with a narrowly pyramidal form
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — Preferring full sun to part shade; this hybrid adapts to most soil types and is cold hardy
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — Preferring full sun to part shade
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — recognized scientifically as Magnolia 'Galaxy'; making it a show-stopping specimen for temperate landscapes
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — creating an eye-catching floral show against the backdrop of spring's awakening; the Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy')
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple-pink blooms that span up to 6 inches across in mid-spring
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — starburst-like blooms adorn the tree before its foliage emerges
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — dark green throughout the growing season; upright form can reach a height of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of approximately
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — making it a show-stopping specimen for temperate landscapes; tree with purple and red blooms
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — upright form can reach a height of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of approximately 10 to 15 feet
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — making it a show-stopping specimen for temperate landscapes
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — this hybrid adapts to most soil types and is cold hardy
Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') — purple-pink blooms that span up to 6 inches across in mid-spring; purple and red flowers in the garden
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