Dolly Horn magnolia
Magnolia 'Dolly Horn'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White, pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dolly Horn' magnolia (Magnolia 'Dolly Horn') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The fragrant flowers open white with a pink base from early to late spring. They stand upright on the branches and attract bees. Birds also visit the tree.
Pairs well with Katsura tree, Japanese forest grass, and Blue Mouse Ears hosta.