The saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana) is a multi-stemmed, spreading tree.Large, fuzzy, green flower buds are carried through the winter at the tips of brittle branches. Blooms open in late ...

Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) Photo: Iuliia Bondar via Getty Images. USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 9 Size: 20–30 feet tall and wide. ... One of our favorite fast-growing shade trees, ...

Q. We are looking for a tree to replace our large magnolia that provides good shade – in addition to fallen leaves that last an eternity. We’d like a tree that will grow fairly quickly and ...

Here are 11 fast-growing, shade-tolerant trees to consider planting in your yard. Tip Even trees that can tolerate shade require at least some direct sun to grow.

DEAR NEIL: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there.

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