For Release On Or After 01/04/13
January and February are excellent months to plant trees in Louisiana. If you’re thinking about adding shade trees, small spring- or summer-flowering trees or trees for screening, head out to
For Release On Or After 01/04/13
January and February are excellent months to plant trees in Louisiana. If you’re thinking about adding shade trees, small spring- or summer-flowering trees or trees for screening, head out to local nurseries and purchase and plant trees in the next few weeks. Arbor Day in Louisiana is on Friday, Jan. 18, this year. It’s always the third Friday in January because this is such a good time to plant trees.
If you have a place where you want a medium- to large-growing evergreen tree, the Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) can be a wonderful choice.
The Southern magnolia is well known as a traditional tree for Louisiana landscapes. Like camellias, azaleas and crape myrtles, it is often considered essential for creating a “Southern” style garden. Unlike camellias, azaleas and crape myrtles, however, which are all native to the Far East, the Southern magnolia is native to Louisiana and the southeastern United States.
One of the remarkable things about our native Southern magnolia is that it retains its foliage year-round; most magnolia species around the world are deciduous. And what outstanding foliage it is. Deep green and lustrous, the leaves may be 4-8 inches long and often have attractive rusty brown undersides.
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