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Magnolia soulangeana

'Alba Superba'


White Saucer magnolia




Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
soulangeana
Cultivar
'Alba Superba'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
Synonyms
Magnolia soulangiana, Magnolia soulangeana
USDA Hardiness Zone
6b-7a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6
Temperature (°C)
-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)
4 to 5
Height
4 - 8 m
Spread
4 - 8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
A smaller tree producing large, white, goblet-shaped flowers.
Landscape
Great for large properties such as parks and estates, and as a perfect shade tree.
Cultivation
Grows best in well-draining, neutral to acidic moist soil. Prefers full sun to partial shade, and requires shelter from cold winds.
Shape
Upright.
Pests
Susceptible to scale insects, capsid bugs and horse chestnut scale.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Large, fragrant white flowers. Goblet shaped with a slight purple colouring at the base.
Notable Specimens
Burncoose Nursery and Garden, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated from softwood cuttings in the late spring to early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in the late autumn.
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