Magnolia 'Butterflies' Bloom Spring lemony fragrance and leaves that

lemony fragrance and leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze to flash their silvery undersides

They are relatively small and will top out at 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide

But who's looking at those when you've got four spectacular white bracts stealing the show

The white and green variegation is very distinct and the leaves themselves appear crinkle which gives it a textured look through the entire season

Jean's Appalachian Snow produces glossy

Magnolia 'Butterflies' Bloom Spring lemony fragrance and leaves thatThe magnolia 'butterflies' is an amazing specimen tree. It's unusual due to its large yellow tulip shaped blooms that offer the faint scent of lemon. The color reminds me of lemon ice cream and darkens as the blooms mature. In the spring, loads of blooms precede leaves, emerging from large buds with a creamy yellow color that stays strong through the life of the bloom. As the blooms fall from the tree in a shower of pedals, the leaves begin to emerge.