Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree

Magnolia X Soulangeana

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Overview

The Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) is a hybrid flowering tree prominent for its early spring display of pink-purple blossoms resembling saucers, which give way to broad, green leaves. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, this deciduous beauty reaches 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 25 feet at maturity. Its compact size and stunning floral show make it ideal for small gardens and focal points in landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — this deciduous beauty reaches 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 25 feet at maturity

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — primarily for shaping and removing any dead or damaged wood

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — best done after flowering to avoid cutting off next year's buds

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — pink flowers in the garden

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree with pink blooms

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree for full or half

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — this deciduous beauty reaches 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 25 feet at maturity; spreading form

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — This tree also requires minimal pruning

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — primarily for shaping and removing any dead or damaged wood

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — best done after flowering to avoid cutting off next year's buds

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — pink flowers in the garden

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree with pink blooms

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree for full or half

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — this deciduous beauty reaches 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 25 feet at maturity; spreading form

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — A cross between Magnolia denudata and Magnolia liliiflora; it's important to provide adequate space for

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — this specimen boasts a broad; tree for full or half

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — spreading form typically reaching 20 to 25 feet in height with a similar crown width; extending up to 6

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — saucer-shaped flowers that can span up to 8 inches across; primarily for shaping and removing any dead

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — The blossoms exhibit a gradient of hues; this specimen boasts a broad

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — extending up to 6 inches in length; they prefer full sun to partial shade exposures for optimal floral

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — and may turn an attractive yellowish-bronze in the fall; tree with pink blooms

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — adding seasonal interest.<br><br>When designing with Saucer Magnolias in mind; the blossoms exhibit a

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — They prefer full sun to partial shade exposures for optimal floral display; this tree also requires

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — It's important to provide adequate space for the spread and to anticipate the moderate growth rate; a

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — Additionally, sheltering from strong winds helps protect the delicate spring blooms; adding seasonal

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — This tree also requires minimal pruning; pink flowers in the garden

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — primarily for shaping and removing any dead or damaged wood; saucer-shaped flowers that can span up to 8

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — best done after flowering to avoid cutting off next year's buds; additionally, sheltering from strong

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — pink flowers in the garden; this deciduous beauty reaches 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 25 feet

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree with pink blooms; and may turn an attractive yellowish-bronze in the fall

Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree (Magnolia X Soulangeana) — tree for full or half; best done after flowering to avoid cutting off next year's buds

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