Saucer Magnolia

Saucer MagnoliaSoulangeana or Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) is a stunning early spring large saucer shaped flowers blossoms 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. Bloom petals are pinkish purple on the outside, white inside. Care Low maintenance, requires regular watering when young,

Soulangeana or Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) is a stunning early spring large saucer shaped flowers blossoms 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. Bloom petals are pinkish-purple on the outside, white inside.

Care

Low maintenance, requires regular watering when young, and benefits from minimal pruning after flowering. Prefers living in full sun to partial shade and likes the soil to be moist, slightly acidic, organic, well-drained soil. Best grown in zones 4-9. 

Growth Habit

Growing 20-25 feet tall and 20-25 feet wide, it is ideal for small gardens, often blooming again in summer. White flushed with purple blooms.

Toxicity

While not poisonous, consuming large quantities of any plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting or diarrhea). Deer resistant.