Hi,

We are planning to replace a dead Linden tree - (lightning got it) with some type of purple flowering Magnolia tree my wife likes. was told by our tree removal certified arborist to look for a Magnolia that is disease resistant, as many die quickly around here if not on the good list. Please advise if there are any purple flowering disease resistant magnolias, and if a list of good/bad types exists for the DuPage Co area. Thanks!

I found the exact list you need at the Morton Arboretum - they have done extensive trials on Magnolias for this area! Go to: http://www.mortonarb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=865&Itemid=6 and scroll down to the chart. Good luck!