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Magnolia x soulangeana


Saucer Magnolia




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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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.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
x soulangeana
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-26 -(-23)
Temperature (°F)
-15 -(10)
Height
10 m
Spread
8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
A small tree with fragrant flowers that emerge before the foliage in early spring.
Growth
Medium
Notable Specimens
Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley, Surrey, England.
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