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Mary Ann King, Master Gardener, grows a Star Magnolia, which is considered an edge of zone plant in our USDA 4b – 5a hardiness zone. Like some fruit trees, the early blooming magnolia buds can be nipped by frost so that it may not bloom some years. But she has a protected area for the tree and shares some care techniques that have been successful for her to have blooms and a healthy tree. See her link below:

http://www.yankton.net/river_city/article_4040bee2-d9af-11e4-9e4a-77f9f6fef56d.html

Thanks for visiting Plant Exchange today. If you haven’t seen what’s blooming around the country, be sure to check out “Garden Bloggers Bloom Day” on the right of your screen. Comment if you wish.