A true signal that spring has arrived is the magnificent blooming of a magnolia tree33 the goblet shaped flowers of magnolia denudata 39white39 appear on bare branches before the foliage takes over and completely covers this hardy plant with long dark green leaves capable of growing into a large specimen this magnificent tree can be used on its own or included in a shrubbery or even woodlands height 6m 402041 spread 6m 402041culinary information the young flowers