Saucer Magnolia
Introduction
The saucer magnolia is a hybrid magnolia that was grown specifically for its wonderful flowers and short height that ensured it to be a delicate and delightful ornamental tree. It is easy to grow and free of many pests that other magnolias usually contend with. .
Common Name
Saucer magnolia
Latin Name
Magnolia x soulangiana
Leaf
Alternate, simple, oblong to obovate, 3 to 6 inches long, entire margin, green above, paler and fuzzy below
Flower
Large and showy, with light pink to nearly purple petals
Fruit/nut
A cone-like aggregate of follicles 2 to 3 inches long
Twig/branches
Gray-brown, glabrous*; the buds are tan and very fuzzy, and the flower buds are quite large
Bark
Smooth and with mottled gray color
Form
Typically multi-stemmed with a narrow crown
Size
Usually grows to be around 20 to 30 feet tall
Native Range
Native to the British Isles, especially in the south of England; its range includes the United States, especially the East and West Coasts
Type
Small deciduous tree
Seasonal Colors
Leaves turn a yellow-brown before falling
Soil
Moist, fertile, deep soils with high organic matter are best
Light
Needs full sun to grow optimally
Similar Species
Star magnolia, sweetbay magnolia
Pests and Diseases
Magnolia scale is a pest that commonly attacks the saucer magnolia, but the damage is mostly superficial.
Rebate Eligibility
$50
Of Note
The saucer magnolia tends to bloom early enough that frost can easily kill the flowers.
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