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Updated on April 6, 2015

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Magnolia grandiflora

Any where you go in my state, you'll see beautiful, tall southern magnolias. They are nearly ubiquitous in front of antebellum homes in the South, which is a testament to their popularity during that time in our history. I love the sweet, gentle lemon scent of the blooms and the large white petals. It's a bonus that the trees are evergreen, so you'll have greenery throughout the seasons. My only complaint about these stately trees is that they … [Read more...]

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