{"product_id":"betty-magnolia-pink-tulip-tree-magnolia-liliflora-nigra-x-m-stellata-rosea","title":"Betty Magnolia |  Pink Tulip Tree | Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' x M. stellata 'Rosea'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetty Magnolia Pink Tulip Tree | Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra' x M. stellata 'Rosea'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #ff8c00; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #fff3e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEST VALUE: 3 Gallon Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"\u003ePremium 3-4' tall tree with established root system and faster blooming. 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Perfect solution for gardeners tired of losing magnolia blooms to late spring freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Extended Bloom Season\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unlike single-flush magnolias, Betty offers sporadic reblooming throughout late spring and summer, giving you multiple shows instead of one brief display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Compact Size for Modern Yards\u003c\/strong\u003e - At 10-15' mature height, Betty fits perfectly in smaller landscapes, under power lines, and near structures where larger magnolias won't work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Upright Habit for Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Works beautifully as specimen planting, mass planting, privacy screen, or woodland understory. 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