By Bonnie L. Grant One of our most elegant and showy ornamental trees is the magnolia. Magnolias may be deciduous or evergreen. The evergreen magnolias provide cheery greenery in the drab doldrums of winter and are therefore valued for their leathery foliage. There are several magnolia evergreen varieties from which to choose. First you need to decide on the size and attributes which best suit your garden. Evergreen Magnolia Trees There are about 125 species of magnolia which may be evergreen, deciduous or even semi-evergreen. The lustrous green leaves are a standout feature with light green, silver or reddish fuzzy undersides. Evergreen magnolias afford the pleasure of enjoying a leafy tree year round. Not all species are suited for all zones, but most magnolias are fairly adaptable and will thrive in warm to temperate regions. Few things are more saddening than watching the leaves fall from the trees. While the
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