Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana multi stem, or the Saucer Magnolia, is a signature Magnolia for the UK.

This stunning Magnolia, evocative of urban gardens in England, has large, white, purple-tinted flowers which appear in April and May. Like most Magnolias, this tree produces flowers before foliage and tends to be an early flowering tree. The leaves are bright green, turning to golden yellow and brown in the autumn time.

Magnolia soulangeana was developed in the early 19th century in France and is now widely planted throughout England. This medium to large tree usually develops into a broad, large, round-headed shrub at maturity. 

The Saucer Magnolia will tolerate most soil types, including lime soils and it can also tolerate heavy clay soils.

This bright beauty heralds the spring in the UK and is one of the showiest of all the Magnolias.

It is best to allow the tree ample space to grow and develop, as it can attain considerable width as it matures.

It is a great choice for feature planting and is a good choice for those gardens that need a pick-me-up in the spring.

Mature height 7-12m

Common names

Saucer Magnolia

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

AcidicClayWell drained

Shape

Multi-stemmed

Blossom Colour

Pink

Foliage Colour

Green

Information Flags

Good for bees

Looks good in

Spring

Location

GardenParkland

Genus

Magnolia