BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT since the year 2000 the Magnolia Woods Civic Association Board Members have discussed ideas to improve and bring some type of identity that says that this is Magnolia Woods Subdivision. After more than fifty years a sign marker was built as a beginning. The association has been looking for other ways to make lasting improvements and a valued investment for the aesthetic beauty of Magnolia Woods.
TREE PLANTING the other idea that will become a reality this year involves the planting of ornamental trees. These trees are the identity that we think Magnolia Woods is about. They were selected for their beauty, performance, and scale. The two trees are "Southern Gem Magnolia" and the Japanese Magnolia "Soulangiana", Also known as, "Saucer" or "Tulip" magnolia. These are small to medium size trees.
LOTTERY SYSTEM it was decided that a lottery system, thirty names from the data base, of active members of the association will be pulled. There will be alternates. Members that are selected will have a choice of the two trees. There are some restrictions. Trees will have to be obviously planted in the front yard easily visible from the road. Also, ideal conditions are necessary. At the time of planting the trees will be 6"-8"0" tall and are either wire basket, ball and burlap[B&B] or in 30 gallon buckets.
PURCHASE YOUR OWN if others choose to bypass lottery and want to purchase trees to install to be a part of this year’s planting, arrangements can be made. The cost should be no more than $200.00 each. For more information on purchasing your own tree email Jose Villa. jvilla@mwca.net
SOUTHERN GEM MAGNOLIA this is a smaller version of the magnolia grand flora, tight in form, dark green leaf with a golden backside that blooms from May till the first freeze, it performs better in full sun. Scale is 8'0" in pie at base and gets about 25'0" to 30'0" tall, Medium grower that takes off when it roots [about 2 yrs.].No maintenance involved except July to the end of September weekly soaking.
JAPANESE MAGNOLIA is deciduous [without leaves] but is known for its beautiful blossom and flower during late winter [February] and usually holds its flower for about two weeks. The flowers resemble a tulip flower. It stands out when nothing else is in bloom and everything else is deciduous. Their potential and scale is 8'0" to 10'0" in pie and 20'0" to 25'0" tall. Slow grower and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance. Selective pruning, Watering is a weekly soaking from July to the end of September.
ANNUAL EVENT the association has plans to repeat this lottery and tree planting for a couple years. Hoping and praying for great response and success. Just think and visualize what this will bring. What a show for years to come from these ornamental flowering evergreen and deciduous trees, planting for the future…and beautification of Magnolia Woods.