Magnolia tree?

I live in the Mojave Desert near Lancaster %26amp; Palmdale, Ca. The winters get down into the 20's and the summers can reach 110 degrees. Which type of Magnolia tree will survive this type of climate?

Magnolia tree?
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Reply:I'm in inland Australia and have the same temperature range as you. I grow magnolias in my garden. I love Magnolia x soulangeana but find they burn when planted in a sun all day position but planted in the morning sun they thrive.





I also grow Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth' and Magnolia g. 'Little Gem'. I haven't had them in enough years to say with certainty but I think they won't reach their maximum heights in the heat, but are doing well in the full sun.





All are regularly watered and heavily mulched and apart from that are no trouble.





If you are looking for some excellent trees for you climate I can recommend:





Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia)


chinese pistachio (pistacia chinensis)


Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) - Yes only oak that I have found to like this temperature range


Fraxinus angustifolia (Raywood) - Claret Ash beautiful crimson leaves in autumn, an australian hybrid originally so likes the heat. %26amp; fraxinus excelsior - golden ash.





If you love something and want to give it a try just grow it in a bit less sun than usually recommended, I find most things grow if you have the water. Good Luck.
Reply:I'm afraid the magnolia tree would be a bit too delicate for California. These tree's however would probably work very well. A pussywillow, Wisteria(it can be cut back and it will grow as a bush or a tree, all you have to do is keep cutting back the leaves near the bottom of the bush.) There is also a tree called a Mock Magnolia tree, they have beautiful pink flower's on them and they are very hardy and love full sun. A Crape Myrtle tree is also good for full sun. A Mimosa is one of the toughest trees I've ever seen and it doesn't need any pampering. Then there is always the Palm Tree,Banana Tree,Bamboo Tree or a hardy cactus.
Reply:Just buy the most beautiful magnolia tree you can find. Plant it exactly like the directions say. I live in Texas And I see about 6 thriving just in my neighborhood (they are beautiful in bloom). It gets obout 106 here so its similar. Good luck keep asking around. Remember, just like the directions say mulch,hole size, everthing and water it like it's a religion.
Reply:dont use a magnolia, the leaves and the cones they produce will just cause u to remove it in a few years, try a bradford pare instead. a lot less messy
Reply:Check with your local nurseryman. But did you know that Magnolias are either dropping their leaves, cones, or their blooms. I have a neighbor who complains about the mess.