Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia)
Michael's Opinion
One of the easiest Magnolia to grow, it is hardy to a broad geographic range and with over 100 cultivars published it provides endless possibilities in colour, stature and flowering period.
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | x soulangeana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | The genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715. In 1820, a retired soldier of Napoleons army and the Director of The French Royal Institute, Etienne Soulange-Bodin, crossed Magnolia denudata with Magnolia liliiflora. The cross then made its way to England and across Europe and eventually to North America, spreading fast due to its beautiful tea cup shaped flowers and aesthetic appeal. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -26 -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 -(10) |
| Height | 10 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small tree with fragrant flowers that emerge before the foliage in early spring. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley, Surrey, England. |
Photographs
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Elizabeth'.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Verbanica'.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Brozzonii' at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra'.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Forest Pink'.