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Saucer Magnolia - Magnolia x soulangeana
Saucer Magnolia - Magnolia x soulangeana
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Picture of Saucer Magnolia
Picture of Saucer Magnolia
Picture of Saucer Magnolia
Picture of Saucer Magnolia

Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana
Zones: 4 - 9

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The Saucer Magnolia Grows in zones 4 - 9
  • Produces attractive pink and white flowers, appearing as saucers that are 5–10" in diameter
  • Blooms late February to April, with some blossoms reappearing throughout the summer months and possibly into winter; color tends to fade with re-emerging flowers
  • Can be trained to grow as either a shrub, small tree with multiple stems or single-trunk tree
  • Features thick and soft leaves 3–6" in length with a smooth margin and pointed tip, dark green on top with a fuzzy underside
  • Yields elongated fruit that is up to 4" long, seldom produced in significant numbers
  • Has some pollution tolerance
  • Grows in a rounded shape
  • Needs seasonal protection in areas with cold winters for the first couple of years
  • Has thin bark that is easily damaged by lawnmowers, weed cutters, etc
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Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Magnolia x soulangeana

Mature Height

20' - 30'

Shipping Height

1 1⁄2'

Highlights

The saucer magnolia is a landscape show-stopper. The stunning early spring blossoms have been said to open “like a thousand porcelain goblets,” and lush summertime leaves are dark green and leathery — adding nice contrast to silvery-gray bark. One of the most popular flowering trees in the United States, the saucer magnolia is also widely planted in Europe.

If you’re in search of a specimen tree or shrub to make a splash in your yard, look no further.

Sun Preference

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

Wildlife use larger branches of the Saucer Magnolia as nesting sites. Seeds are eaten by a variety of birds, and the sprouts of young trees are browsed.

History/Lore

A hybrid cousin of America's magnificent Southern Magnolia, the Saucer Magnolia is actually a large spreading shrub that take its name from its wide, saucer-like flowers. It was first cultivated in 1826.

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