Those magnolia tree blossoms, which have a citrusy ... means “egg-shaped” in reference to its oval green leaves, while its alternative species name, hypoleuca, means “white below,” in ...

Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master Gardeners each Saturday of the spring and summer months.

butterflies aren't that interested in sweetbay magnolia's flowers. But some species, including the much-loved eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), lay their eggs on the tree's leaves.