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Flowering Magnolia Buds: Cold-Hardy, but Watch for Early Blooms

Star and saucer magnolia buds tolerate extreme cold. The risk is a warm February spell triggering early bloom—flowers then freeze. As long as February stays cool, blooms will be fine.

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