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Zone 04268 | Anonymous added on April 20, 2022 | Answered

Hi Deciding on a Star OR Saucer Magnolia zone 5a What would you say are the pros and cons for each. I’m looking for fragrant and good flowering period . Also year round interest. Thank you fro your time. Regards Gail

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 22, 2022

The Star magnolia may be a better choice in your zone. Saucer magnolias are notorious for getting nipped by a late freeze.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/caring-for-star-magnolia-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/saucer-magnolia-trees.htm

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