{"product_id":"spring-welcome-magnolia","title":"Spring Welcome Magnolia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Fragrant, Cold-Hardy Magnolia Built for Minnesota Springs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Welcome Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spring Welcome') brings the luxurious beauty of magnolia to the Twin Cities in a form that can actually take our winters — abundant, fragrant, pink-blushed tulip-shaped flowers cover the bare branches in early spring, opening before the leaves and perfuming the whole garden. Bred specifically for cold-climate reliability and a compact, garden-friendly size of just 15 to 20 feet, it fits beautifully into a front yard, patio bed, or small landscape where a full-size magnolia would never work. Hardy to zone 4 and happy in full sun to part shade, it's the magnolia Minnesota gardeners have been waiting for. Whether you're adding spring fragrance in Edina, a compact flowering tree in Woodbury, or an elegant accent in Maple Grove, Spring Welcome announces the season in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring Welcome Magnolia Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spring Welcome'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Welcome Magnolia, Hardy Hybrid Magnolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 feet — compact and upright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade — at least 6 hours of sun gives the most flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Prefers consistent moisture in well-drained soil; dislikes drying out or soggy roots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — bred for cold-climate reliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam; prefers deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant pink-blushed, tulip-shaped flowers on bare branches in early spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — clean green leaves turning bronze-yellow in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -30°F — one of the hardiest flowering magnolias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — magnolias are generally not a deer favorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring Welcome Magnolia Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrant Early-Spring Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia in bloom is one of spring's great moments, and Spring Welcome delivers it on a tree small enough for any yard. Plant it as a single eye-catching specimen near an entry or patio in Edina or Plymouth where you'll enjoy the fragrance up close every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Tree for Small Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 15–20 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide, it's ideal for tight front yards, courtyards, and foundation beds where a large flowering tree would overwhelm. Its upright, well-behaved form needs little pruning to stay handsome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart-Shade Flowering Accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerant of part shade, Spring Welcome can brighten a spot that gets dappled light beneath taller trees — a versatile flowering accent for the edges of a Minnesota oak or maple canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Spring Welcome Magnolia in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia is deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is ideal — magnolias establish best with a full season ahead, which gives the strongest first-winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e can also work. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Because magnolias have fleshy, sensitive roots, spring is the safer choice in the coldest exurbs. Never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Spring Welcome Magnolia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself. Handle the fleshy roots gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — magnolia needs well-drained soil; if water pools in the hole, break through clay hardpan or mound-plant slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost for a moist, organic-rich, slightly acidic root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade. Choose a site sheltered from harsh winter wind and, ideally, not a hot south-facing wall that forces blooms out before late frosts pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches from the trunk, to keep the roots cool and evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Spring Welcome Magnolia in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate. Keep the roots evenly moist — magnolias don't like to dry out. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Spring Welcome Magnolia grows best with steady moisture and benefits from supplemental water during hot, dry stretches (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought, and keep a mulch layer to hold moisture and protect the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Spring Welcome Magnolia survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's a hybrid bred for cold hardiness, reliable to about -30°F, making it one of the few magnolias dependable across the Twin Cities metro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill late frosts ruin the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring Welcome blooms a touch later and is hardier than old-fashioned saucer magnolias, which helps it dodge frost. To further protect the early blooms, avoid planting against a hot south-facing wall that forces them open too soon, and choose a spot sheltered from harsh wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact 15–20 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide — small enough for almost any yard, with an upright, tidy form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the flowers fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the pink-blushed, tulip-shaped blooms carry a lovely fragrance, best enjoyed when the tree is planted near a patio, entry, or walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Redbud (Minnesota Strain)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cold-hardy native small tree with vivid magenta-pink spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowy Mountain Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e — a native flowering tree with white blooms and bird-friendly berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThornless Cockspur Hawthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e — a thornless four-season flowering tree with persistent red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla Strawberry Tree Hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a long-blooming flowering tree-form hydrangea for summer color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Spring Welcome Magnolia Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Welcome is a specimen tree — one near an entry, patio, or front walk is the classic use, with 10–12 feet of clearance for the mature crown. In a larger yard, a pair framing a view or a staggered group of 3 at 10–12 feet on center makes an unforgettable early-spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpring Welcome Magnolia Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — fragrant, pink-blushed tulip-shaped blooms smother the bare branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, broad green foliage on a tidy upright frame; an occasional bonus bloom on vigorous trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn a quiet bronze-yellow before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth gray bark and fuzzy flower buds sit ready on the branch tips — a promise of the show to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eastern-redbud-mn-strain\"\u003eEastern Redbud (Minnesota Strain)\u003c\/a\u003e — vivid magenta blooms overlap the magnolia's for a knockout spring duet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/showy-mountain-ash\"\u003eShowy Mountain Ash\u003c\/a\u003e — native white flowers and bird-friendly berries extend the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thornless-cockspur-hawthorn\"\u003eThornless Cockspur Hawthorn\u003c\/a\u003e — four-season structure and persistent red winter fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vanilla-strawberry-tree-hydrangea\"\u003eVanilla Strawberry Tree Hydrangea\u003c\/a\u003e — picks up the flowering baton in midsummer when the magnolia is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Spring Welcome Magnolia Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Spring Welcome if you have a sheltered spot with 6+ hours of sun (part shade works too), decent drainage, and steady moisture — it rewards you with fragrant early bloom on a compact, deer-resistant frame. It's not a fit for hot, dry, windswept sites or soggy low spots: magnolia's fleshy roots hate both drought and standing water, and a south-facing wall can force buds open before the last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"5'CLPBB","offer_id":54260817985841,"sku":"GT-T2357.3","price":411.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6'CLPBB","offer_id":54260818018609,"sku":"GT-T2357.4","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'CLPBB","offer_id":54260818051377,"sku":"GT-T2357.5","price":480.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/spring-welcome-magnolia.jpg?v=1779426700","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/spring-welcome-magnolia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}