Spring Welcome® Magnolia Tree
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Ruth’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
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
Spring Welcome® Magnolia Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Greet spring with a profusion of heavenly white blooms! The Spring Welcome® Magnolia Tree (Magnolia × loebneri 'Ruth' P.A.F.) is a fantastic early blooming, double bloom that erupts with abandon before the leaves emerge each year. Picturesque and fast-growing, these fragrant, double, star-shaped blooms pop out of their pinkish buds around mid-spring.
This gorgeous hybrid deciduous tree then reveals dark green pointed foliage that displays coppery bronze fall color and showy green seedpods the birds seek out in autumn! The relaxed, oval form stands out with its coarse texture but won't overpower the setting, only growing about 15 feet in height and with a smaller spread at maturity.
Spring Welcome® Magnolia are fantastically cold-hardy, and the slender stems look lovely in the winter punctuated by fuzzy-covered buds that keep the flowers warm until spring. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 - 7 these are long-lived trees in the proper conditions!
Planting and Application:
Magnolias are picture-perfect landscaping ornamental trees that attract loads of pollinators and birds! Made for front yard landscaping, specimens, and general garden accents, their size makes them easily tucked into the smallest properties without outgrowing their spaces.
Spring Welcome® arrives often with their branching low, so you can use them as stately hedges and privacy screens, offering up bird-friendly shelterbelts and windbreaks. Otherwise, limb up the trunks and keep them as multi-stemmed or single-stemmed specimens! Elevate a moon garden or reflect one in a calm pool in your meditation nook for a beautiful retreat with a Spring Welcome®!
- Gorgeous Double White Blooms Revealed From Pink Buds
- Very Fragrant
- Coarse Texture & Wonderful Oval Form
- Faster Growth & Hardiness
- Wildlife, Hedges, Specimens & Small-Scale Landscaping
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Magnolias are easy to care for ornamental flowering trees and just need a full sun location in well-drained soil to do their best. Also tolerating partial shade, however, you will see fewer blooms in anything less than 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Plant in enriched soil with a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the root system, ensuring it extends out over the entire dripline. Provide consistent moisture for new trees, then only supplemental moisture throughout hot summers and during drought. Best in a protected location in the coldest hardiness zones.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Regular Moisture Needs
- About Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Appreciates Mulch
- Prune Late Winter/Early Spring
The elegant Spring Welcome® Magnolia trees will amplify the beginning of the growing season with their beauty and a fragrant flush of cloud-white blossoms! Order this new specimen today at NatureHills.com!
