Try these tried-and-true magnolia varieties for your home landscape—or just go bask in their blooming brilliance.

A magnolia in bloom is an impressive sight. According to people who measure this sort of thing, scientists estimate that magnolias have been around for about 100 million years. Yet their opulent floral display never gets old.

Depending on the variety, magnolias put on a season-spanning show that begins in earliest spring and continues well into summer. While some magnolias grow enormous, the following varieties are well suited to the home landscape. Pro tip: while magnolias are hardy, early blooming varieties may be subject to frost and wind damage in exposed locations.

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GROW in The Seattle Times