- Saucer leaf magnolia
Botanical name: magnolia soulangeana
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: about 30 ft tall
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 6-9
Flower color: white/pink/purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: about 2 ft a year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain size/shape in the late winter/early spring
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: flowering focal point
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: fragrant flowers
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizing instructions : slow release fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: late fall or early spring
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants: daffodils & tulips
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
