Judy Zuk Magnolia Disease Resistant One of 'Becky's' greatest assets

One of 'Becky's' greatest assets is its adaptability to various growing conditions

The red flowering dogwood pairs beautifully with evergreens

Massive clusters of double-pink blooms—each flower packed with 24-28 petals—explode along every branch in mid to late spring

Cornus kousa

mottled tan and gray bark that adds genuine winter interest

Judy Zuk Magnolia Disease Resistant One of 'Becky's' greatest assetsMagnolia x brooklynensis, is named for the past president of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden Judy Zuk. It is an excellent yellow magnolia specimen with an upright and pyramidal shape. Magnificent tulip like magnolia blooms appear in early spring strongly yellow, but with hints of orange and pink. In the spring, loads of blooms precede leaves, emerging from large buds with a creamy yellow color that stays strong through the life of the bloom. As the