'Black Tulip' is an excellent choice for a smaller magnolia, as it typically only reaches 15 to 20 feet in height, with a width of 6 to 10 feet. The modest size and showiness give it a versatility ...

Southern magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora): This is the one of the best known trees in the state. In Austin, Texas, we saw several espaliered against the wall of a 10-story building.