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Magnolia × soulangeana

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Description
Known as the saucer magnolia, this commonly grown deciduous magnolia hybrid was first crossed in the early 1800s by Chevalier Etienne Soulange-Bodin. It blooms beautifully in early spring before its leaves come in, presenting a display of pink flowers with white interiors covering dark branches. This magnolia can also have another, sporadic bloom in the fall, although these flowers are typically less vibrant.
Hardiness
-30 - 30 F
Bloom Time
Mid- to late April
Parentage
M.denudata x M. liliiflora
Provenance
Uncertain
Accession Number
2011-0504A
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Life Form
Deciduous tree
Average Height
20-30'
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, silver-gray
Bloom Characteristics
White, pink, or purple cup-like blossoms which appear before leaves.
Fall Color
Yellow
Foliage Characteristics
New leaves reddish, but mature to green.Leaves are simple, alternate, have entire margines, and oblong shaped with a pointed tip. 4-8" long.
Fruit Characteristics
Some 1-4" long cones produced. For those that do produce cones, they may split to reveal red-orange fruit. Matures from August-September.
Key ID Characteristics
Bark; saucer-shaped flowers; multi-trunked or wit low main branches; hairs on flower buds are dense and short
Structure
Round
Range
Cultivated
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On Display
Enid A. Haupt Garden
Common Name
Saucer Magnolia
Chinese Magnolia
Group
[vascular plants]
Class
Equisetopsida
Subclass
Magnoliidae
Superorder
Magnolianae
Order
Magnoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Species
× soulangeana
Smithsonian Gardens
Topic
Trees
Living Collections
Record ID
ofeo-sg_2011-0504A
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax738295239-3043-4119-8301-1ce1d3a0fa06
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