Magnolia belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. The genus includes some of the most remarkable flowering trees and shrubs. Minier cultivates 2 types of Magnolia: the species and hybrids with deciduous leaves, originating in Asia, which generally flower in spring, with colours ranging from pure white to dark red, passing through yellow, depending on the variety, which are numerous;and the species M.grandiflora with evergreen leaves , originating in the south-west United States, which flower at the end of the spring and beginning of summer, with large white generally scented flowers.