Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangeana
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A hybrid deciduous tree prized for its large, fragrant tulip-like flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The blooms range from white to pink to purple depending on cultivar, making it an ornamental focal point in gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Garden hybrid (Magnolia denudata × Magnolia liliiflora)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Alexandrina' and 'Lennei' are among the most widely grown, with 'Alexandrina' featuring large pink-purple flowers and 'Lennei' known for deep wine-red blooms and slightly later flowering that reduces frost damage risk.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hybrid deciduous tree prized for its large, fragrant tulip-like flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The blooms range from white to pink to purple depending on cultivar, making it an ornamental focal point in gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Saucer Magnolia grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Garden hybrid (Magnolia denudata × Magnolia liliiflora)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Alexandrina' and 'Lennei' are among the most widely grown, with 'Alexandrina' featuring large pink-purple flowers and 'Lennei' known for deep wine-red blooms and slightly later flowering that reduces frost damage risk.