Galaxy Magnolia Tree

Magnolia x 'Galaxy'

$499⁹¹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Galaxy Magnolia Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Magnolia x 'Galaxy'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

30 - 35 feet
Mature Spread

15 - 20 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Purplish-Pink
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Magnolias are wonderful, and beloved by so many people for their heart-catching blooms every spring. If you are shopping for a beautiful accent tree, you'll just love any of the Magnolias. But perhaps you'd like to... kick it up a notch?

Knock your landscape out of the park this spring with the Galaxy Magnolia Tree (Magnolia x 'Galaxy') and get ready for the show! You will have to wait a few weeks longer for these amazing blooms, however, that's a good thing!

The gorgeous blooms fill out the bare branches before the leaves appear so they won't have to share the spotlight! The green leaves appear and fill out the tree fully all summer until autumn when they transform into a soothing yellow.

Most Magnolias worry us with their penchant for blooming in a risk zone for frost. If you live in an area prone to early spring or even late spring frosts that kill your flower buds, Galaxy is more than worth the wait! Not the Galaxy. It's been bred to bloom later to avoid those late spring snow storms that wreak havoc on other varieties throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9.

Landscape Application:

Let's not kid ourselves, though. You grow this beautiful specimen tree for its outstanding flower color, impressive size, and fantastic later flowering habit! A flowering tree this big and full of blooms will knock your socks off each spring and shade your yard all summer long! The gorgeous blooms fill out the bare branches before the leaves appear so they won't have to share the spotlight!

This Magnolia puts on its yearly show with a compact spread and eye-catching height. You'll appreciate the strength of the branches on this variety, too. Now, let's talk about size because Galaxy has some hefty height and width at maturity that lives up to its name! If you are blessed with a large yard, its 30 - 35 foot height and 15 - 20 foot spread will fit right in!

This single-trunked ornamental is ideal as a lawn accent and shade tree! The narrower width makes Galaxy a fantastic street tree and these Magnolias stand up to urban pollution and city environments with ease!

Curved Purplish-Pink Scented Blooms
Large Green Deciduous Leaves
Single-Trunked Narrower Form
Late Spring Bloom Resists Unexpected Frosts
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Specimens & Tall Flowering Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Magnolias need full sun to flower and grow their best, and are best planted in a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Water your newly installed trees regularly using the Finger Test to ensure they do not dry out between waterings, but once established, Magnolias only need supplemental moisture during extended drought. Mulch the base of your tree with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips to keep them happier and stress-free.

Strong storms will still cause trouble, so we advise that you situate this tree out of the worst of your winds. Did you know you can call your local airport to get the direction of your prevailing winds? Give it protection, so you can truly enjoy those fantastic flowers. Prune any damaged, crossing, or wayward branches right after those flowers fade.

Full Sun
Moderate Moisture Needs
Well-Drained Soil
Prune After Flowering
Very Easy-Care & Low-Maintenance

Late spring blooms to escape the frost, plus compact width and soaring height, Galaxy will fill your landscape in pink stars! Order the Galaxy Magnolia Tree and enjoy its beauty today! Now at NatureHills.com!