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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Lennei'

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Family

Magnoliaceae

Botanical Name

Magnolia x soulangiana 'Lennei'

Plant Common Name

Saucer Magnolia

General Description

The most widely planted of the magnolias, saucer magnolia is a broad, spreading, often multi-stemmed tree resulting from the cross between Yulan magnolia and lily magnolia. The cultivar 'Lennei' bears voluptuous, deep violet, cup-shaped flowers with white interiors in spring before the large oval leaves emerge, with sparse and sporadic rebloom through summer. The smooth gray bark is attractive year round. One of the latest blooming saucer magnolias, it makes a good choice for areas prone to late frosts.

Saucer magnolia thrives in sun or light shade and slightly acidic, evenly moist soil. Mulch around the tree to keep soil moist and cool and to protect the surface roots from damage from lawnmowers. It makes a beautiful lawn tree but also excels in groupings or near buildings.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 5

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    5 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tree

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    15'-25' / 4.6m - 7.6m

  • Width

    20'-30' / 6.1m - 9.1m

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Violet

  • Fruit Color

    Red

  • Fruit Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green

  • Bark Color

    Gray

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    Yes

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Smooth

  • Usage

    Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No