Description
The saucer magnolia is a show-stopper in any yard. 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 a nice contrast to silvery-gray bark. One of the most popular flowering trees in the United States.
- Produces large, saucer-shaped flowers
- Displays petals that are pinkish-purple on the outside, and white inside
HARDINESS ZONE: | 5-9 |
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MATURE HEIGHT: | 10 to 15 Feet |
MATURE WIDTH: | 10 to 13 Feet |
CLASSIFICATION: | Broad leaved deciduous small tree, spring flowering |
SUNLIGHT: | Full sun to part shade |
HABIT: | pyramidal form |
FOLIAGE: | Dark green, yellow to bronze fall color |
FLOWER COLOR: | Deep Velvety Red |
PRUNING SEASON: | No pruning needed |
SOIL CONDITION: | Any well drained soil |
WATER REQUIREMENTS: | Water well until established |
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