Magnolia salicifolia 'Wada's Memory' flowers It is native in a

It is native in a huge area of western North America from Ontario to the borders of Mexico

or underplanted with a floaty pale bed of summer perennials

Tolerant of clay but dislikes alkaline or chalky soils

The large panicles are followed by conspicuous bladder-like fruits

Magnolia salicifolia 'Wada's Memory' flowers It is native in aThis handsome cultivar has lovely white, scented flowers on bare branches in spring followed by spectacular blackish green foliage emerging reddish bronze. In autumn conspicuous fruits crack open to reveal bright red seeds. Pleasing oval habit with upward sweeping branches. Grow in well drained, acidic soil. Tolerates clay. Hardy.