Magnolia x soulangeana

This magnolia hybrid of Magnolia denudata x Magnolia liliiflora is well known as saucer magnolia. Because of its extraordinary flowering display, it has been one of the most popular magnolias available today. The large pink and white goblet shaped flower are FRAGRANT and are more than 8 inches across. These showy flowers appear in late March to mid-April before the foliage emerges. This tree will grow to be 20-30 ft tall and as wide over time. Saucer magnolia is perhaps the most popular deciduous magnolia in cultivation today, with a large number of hybrid cultivars now available in commerce featuring flowers in various shades of white, pink, rose, purple, magenta and burgundy. Hardy to zone 4.