MAGNOLIA

Plant Name: Saucer Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia × soulangeana — Saucer Magnolia, Chinese Magnolia
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 20–30 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Large, medium to dark green, oval, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to brown
Flower Color: White, pink, lavender, or purple depending on cultivar
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Fruit: Cone-like seed clusters containing bright red seeds
Hardiness Zones: 4–9 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Large showy flowers; elegant branching structure; excellent specimen tree; attractive foliage; highly ornamental spring display
Additional Facts: Saucer Magnolia is a hybrid of Magnolia denudata and Magnolia liliiflora. Its large, tulip-shaped flowers typically appear before the leaves emerge, creating a particularly dramatic spring display.