Magnolia x soulangeana Pink

Common Name: Saucer Magnolia

Description: The Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) is a deciduous tree or large shrub renowned for its stunning floral display in early to mid-spring. This hybrid, resulting from a cross between Magnolia denudata and Magnolia liliiflora, features large, fragrant, goblet-shaped flowers that emerge before the foliage. The blossoms, measuring up to 20 cm across. The tree typically reaches a height of 4.5 to 9 meters with a similar spread, forming a rounded crown. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils rich in organic matter. In Melbourne's climate, the Saucer Magnolia is well-suited, offering a spectacular spring display that enhances any garden setting.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Small
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4.5–9 meters
• Width: 4.5–9 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink
  

Key Attributes:

• Fragrant Flowers
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Camellias
• Rhododendrons
• Spring-flowering Bulbs