Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia × soulangeana
A breathtaking early spring bloomer that produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white before the leaves emerge. This classic magnolia hybrid is perfect for creating a stunning focal point in the landscape and signaling the arrival of spring with its magnificent floral display.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
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Zones
5–8
USDA hardiness
Height
10-30 feet
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Saucer Magnolia · Zones 5–8
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: #evergreen#deciduous#fragrant flowers#shrub#native tree#NC native#NC Native Pollinator Plant#tree#hortcontest. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 10 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 6-feet-12 feet, 12-24 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Fruits are cone-like aggregations of follicles. Each follicle opens to reveal a seed, which often has a colorful, fleshy seed coat.
Type: Aggregate, Follicle.
Bloom time: Spring
History & Origin
Origin: The Americas & Asia.
Advantages
- +Attracts: Bees, Moths, Pollinators, Songbirds
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Hostas
Thrive in partial shade under magnolia canopy and complement the tree's flowering period
Azaleas
Share similar acidic soil preferences and bloom time, creating layered spring display
Ferns
Flourish in the dappled shade and help retain soil moisture around shallow roots
Camellia
Compatible acidic soil needs and provides winter interest when magnolia is dormant
Hellebores
Early blooming perennial that thrives in partial shade and complements magnolia's spring flowers
Rhododendrons
Share acidic soil requirements and shallow root systems that won't compete aggressively
Japanese Painted Fern
Adds silvery foliage contrast and thrives in the cool, moist conditions under magnolia
Coral Bells
Tolerates partial shade and provides colorful foliage that complements magnolia's texture
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that can inhibit magnolia growth and cause leaf yellowing
Large Grasses
Compete aggressively for water and nutrients near magnolia's shallow root zone
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds can inhibit growth and establishment of magnolia trees
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Moderate resistance, susceptible to scale and canker
Common Pests
Magnolia scale, aphids, thrips
Diseases
Bacterial canker, leaf spot, powdery mildew