Hardy and incredibly pretty, Magnolia denudata 'Forrest's Pink' is a small deciduous tree with exquisite, bubble gum pink flowers, flushed deeper pink at the base of their tepals. Upright and cup-shaped when borne, the fragrant flowers, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), gracefully open their 9-11 tepals as they mature, resembling lilies. The blooms appear on naked branches in early spring before the ovate leaves unfurl. Similar to its parent, Magnolia denudata, 'Forrest's Pink' creates a very dramatic scene in the spring garden and makes a wonderful specimen, as a single-trunked or multi-stemmed tree. While very hardy, its blooms, like those of most early blooming Magnolias, are susceptible to late frosts.

A new variety from China, Magnolia denudata 'Yellow River' also known as 'Fei Huang', is a small deciduous tree with exquisite, sweetly fragrant, buttery-yellow flowers. Upright and goblet-shaped when borne, the large flowers, 6 in. long (15 cm), gracefully open their tepals as they mature, resembling lilies. Rich with a fruity fragrance, they fade to creamy white over time while keeping their rich butter-yellow coloration at their base. The blooms appear on naked branches in mid to late spring, before the ovate, fresh green leaves unfurl. Since it flowers late in the season, its pretty blossoms rarely run the risk of damage from late frosts. Slow-growing, this hybrid Magnolia is ideal for small gardens.

Magnolia denudata, known as Yulan Magnolia or Lily Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree that produces exquisite flowers once gifted to an emperor in ancient China. The upright, cup-shaped flowers range from creamy to ivory-white and gracefully open their 9-12 tepals as they mature, resembling lilies. Blooming in late winter to early spring before the ovate leaves unfurl, the rich lemon fragrance of the flowers fills the air. Magnolia denudata is a dramatic addition to any garden and makes a spectacular specimen as a single-trunked or multi-stemmed tree. Native to China.