The fruit's bright red seeds attract numerous songbirds and other wildlife. Best of all, it is easy to grow and care for sweetbay magnolia trees. With so many benefits, these upstaged trees ...

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia. Unlike the traditional Southern magnolia, which spreads widely and grows close to the ground, this new version maintains an upright growth pattern.

Expand your yard's palette of spring flowers with iconic and new ideas you'll find in this list of top performers.