Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia Cut Flowers While mature leaves eventually transition

While mature leaves eventually transition to reddish-green

green leaves through the summer will make this a center piece in your landscape

tall strong stems rise among other plants and yield pink/purple flowers similar in color to a redbud tree

Grape Taffy stands only 20 inches tall and is long lived making it ideal for utilization as a shrub in the landscape setting

Starting in spring bright soft textured foliage emerges from the ground growing into an 8-10" tall mound of color

Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia Cut Flowers While mature leaves eventually transitionFor those looking for an interesting native with all season color Magnolia x virginiana 'Moonglow' is worth examining. The deep green shinny leaves are evergreen as far north as zone 5 and allow Moonglow to provide year round color. Gardeners and designers can use it similar to a holly or pine, providing season long color and structure for the landscape. However, unlike holly or pine, Moonglow will give you prolific large white tulip like white