Magnolia virginiana, most commonly known as sweetbay magnolia, or merely sweetbay, is a member of the magnolia family, Magnoliaceae. It was the first magnolia to be scientifically described under modern rules of botanical nomenclature, and is the type species of the genus Magnolia; as Magnolia is also the type genus of all flowering plants (magnoliophytes), this species in a sense typifies all flowering plants.

Magnolia virginiana var. australis is a hardy H6 tree ideal for city gardens, flowering in spring and summer with fragrant blooms in full sun or partial shade.

Magnolia virginiana var. australis

Magnolia wolfii is a bushy, deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Magnolia wolfii is a bushy deciduous tree with large spring flowers before leaves, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia wolfii

Magnolia × alba, also known as the white champaca, white sandalwood, or white jade orchid tree, is a hybrid flowering plant that is commonly cultivated in Southeast Asia and tropical regions of East Asia. Although the exact origin is uncertain, it is considered to be a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana.

Magnolia x alba is a hardy hybrid tree with fragrant white flowers, ideal for city gardens and flower borders in spring and summer.

Magnolia x alba

Magnolia x foggii 'Jack Fogg' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, often fragrant flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, preferring full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, this cultivar adds seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is typically achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Magnolia x foggii 'Jack Fogg' is a bushy deciduous tree with large fragrant flowers in spring, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia x foggii 'Jack Fogg'

Magnolia x loebneri is a deciduous, bushy tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, often fragrant flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun to partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, this cultivar adds seasonal interest in both spring and summer. Propagation is typically achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Magnolia x loebneri is a deciduous tree with large fragrant spring flowers, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia x loebneri

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Beugnon' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with a neutral to acidic pH, preferring full sun or partial shade and a sheltered position. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Beugnon' is a bushy deciduous tree with large spring flowers, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Beugnon'

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil that is neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it adds seasonal interest in spring and summer. This cultivar is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean' is a bushy deciduous tree with large spring flowers, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Just Jean'

Magnolia x thompsoniana 'Olmenhof' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, preferring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, with interest mainly in spring and summer.

Magnolia x thompsoniana 'Olmenhof' is a bushy deciduous tree with large spring flowers before leaves, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to H6.

Magnolia x thompsoniana 'Olmenhof'

Magnolia x wieseneri 'William Watson' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, preferring full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is commonly achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, with seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Magnolia x wieseneri 'William Watson' is a bushy deciduous tree with large spring flowers, ideal for city gardens and flower borders, hardy to RHS H6.

Magnolia x wieseneri 'William Watson'

Magnolia zenii is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its columnar upright and bushy habit. Like other magnolias, it produces large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge, adding architectural interest in spring and summer. It thrives in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils with a neutral to acidic pH, preferring full sun or partial shade and a sheltered position, ideally south- or west-facing. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is best grown in clay, loam, or sandy soils and benefits from protection against cold winds.

Magnolia zenii is a deciduous tree with large spring flowers and a columnar habit, perfect for architectural interest in full sun or partial shade.

Magnolia zenii

Michelia baillonii is a bushy, columnar upright evergreen shrub belonging to the Magnoliaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, it requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for architectural planting, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, Mediterranean climates, and wall side borders. It is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or layering, with interest in spring and summer.

Michelia baillonii thrives in full sun or partial shade, hardy to RHS H4, ideal for architectural and courtyard gardens with spring and summer interest.

Michelia baillonii

Michelia compacta is a bushy, columnar upright evergreen shrub belonging to the Magnoliaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for architectural planting, city and courtyard gardens, as well as cottage and informal garden settings. Best planted in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, it can be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings or layering and is of interest in spring and summer.

Michelia compacta is a bushy, evergreen shrub with architectural form, thriving in full sun or partial shade and ideal for sheltered UK gardens.