Hybrid Magnolia from a cross between Magnolia denudata and Magnolia liliflora.
LIKE THE MAGNOLIA TREE,
SHE BENDS WITH THE WIND,
TRIALS AND TRIBULATION MAY WEATHER HER,
YET, AFTER THE STORM HER BEAUTY BLOOMS,
SEE HER STANDING THERE, LIKE STEEL,
WITH HER ROOTS FOREVER BURIED,
DEEB IN HER SOUTHERN SOIL.
NANCY B. BREWER