Magnolia 'Susan'
Susan Magnolia
- Main interest:
- slightly fragrant, 5" blooms in shades of magenta, may rebloom in summer, strong upright habit
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Flower colour:
- magenta, pink
- Fragrance:
- mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 12 ft (3.6 m) width: 12 ft (3.6 m)
- Use:
- specimen, planter
Magnolia 'Susan' is grown for its compact, shrubby habit; its slightly fragrant, reddish-purple buds; and its late blooming habit (mid-April to early May). Magnolia Susan grows to 12 feet tall and wide. Its goblet-shaped flowers reach up to 5" wide, are purple-red to fuchsia with paler tones inside. Flowers may sporadically repeat bloom in mid-summer. It is a slow-growing, small tree that with long, medium green foliage that unfurls shortly after the flowers bloom. Foliage turns a bronzed yellow in fall.
Plant Susan Magnolia in a sunny area in the garden where its spring flowers can be appreciated. It is an excellent feature or companion tree. Makes a lovely shade tree, and the cut flowers are spectacular in arrangements.
- Main interest:
- slightly fragrant, 5" blooms in shades of magenta, may rebloom in summer, strong upright habit
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil; well drained
- Flower colour:
- magenta, pink
- Fragrance:
- mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- April to May
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 12 ft (3.6 m) width: 12 ft (3.6 m)
- Use:
- specimen, planter
Magnolia 'Susan' is grown for its compact, shrubby habit; its slightly fragrant, reddish-purple buds; and its late blooming habit (mid-April to early May). Magnolia Susan grows to 12 feet tall and wide. Its goblet-shaped flowers reach up to 5" wide, are purple-red to fuchsia with paler tones inside. Flowers may sporadically repeat bloom in mid-summer. It is a slow-growing, small tree that with long, medium green foliage that unfurls shortly after the flowers bloom. Foliage turns a bronzed yellow in fall.
Plant Susan Magnolia in a sunny area in the garden where its spring flowers can be appreciated. It is an excellent feature or companion tree. Makes a lovely shade tree, and the cut flowers are spectacular in arrangements.
Synonym(s): Magnolia x 'Susan'
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