Try ‘Nigra’ or ‘O’Neill’ for the purplest flowers. When planting a magnolia tree, avoid a south-facing site, as those warmer locations may cause buds to open too early in the spring ...

“Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’ x M. veitchii ‘Peppermint Stick’ is a beauty. A hybrid from the 1960s, this tree enjoys sun and a well-drained soil.” “If you’ve a big garden, you can ...