Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana
  • Botanical Name: Magnolia x soulangeana
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Tree
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Border - Edge, Screen - Physical (e.g., barriers), Screen - Sound, Screen - Visual, Fragrance
  • Ornamental Color: Pink. White
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Season: Spring
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Rounded|Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 20' - 25'
  • Plant Height: 20' - 30'

Description

May take 4 to 5 years before first blooms appear. Best placed in a protected location, because early spring frosts can damage flowers. Slow-growing. Needs moist, well-drained soils.