Magnolia soulangeana

Magnolia × soulangeana (spring magnolia, Soulange's magnolia) is one of the most popular ornamental trees due to large, spectacular flowers, which appear very early, before leafing.

 General description

• Guy: small-medium ornamental tree or shrub

• Origin: hybrid obtained from Magnolia denudata × Magnolia liliiflora

• Port: broad, branched, often in the form of a large bush

• Height at maturity: 4–8 m

• Width: 4–6 m

 Flowers

• Flowering period: March–April (very early)

• Size: large, 15–25 cm

• Form: cup / tulip

• Color: white inside, pink-purple outside (varies according to variety)

• Smell: discreet, pleasant
   Flowers appear before the leaves, which provides a special decorative effect.

 Leaves

• Color: deep green

• Form: oval, large

• Autumn: yellow-brown, moderately decorative

 Planting requirements

• Exposure: sun or partial shade (ideally protected from cold winds)

• Soil: fertile, well drained, slightly acid-neutral

• Watering: regular, especially in the first years

• Frost resistance: good (down to –20 °C), but flowers may be affected by late frosts

 Maintenance

• Does not require frequent trimming

• Only dry or damaged branches are removed

• It does not tolerate transplantation well at maturity

 Use in landscaping

• Tree lonely (focal point in the garden)

• Residential gardens, parks, elegant courtyards

• Suitable for classic, romantic or modern natural style

 Advantages

✔ Very early flowering
✔ Extremely decorative flowers
✔ Long-lasting and easy to maintain