Key Takeaways Magnolias can bloom in late winter, spring, summer, or fall depending on the variety. Six hours of direct sunlight today will promote the best blooms. Late cold snaps and heat stress can ...

butterflies aren't that interested in sweetbay magnolia's flowers. But some species, including the much-loved eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), lay their eggs on the tree's leaves.

Mark Wilson, a representative from the center, recently spoke about the program and one of its standout selections — a refined variety of the classic magnolia tree. The Louisiana Super Plants ...