One of the best-known and most widely planted Magnolia species in Europe is Magnolia x soulangeana. The shrub grows to a height of 4 to 8 meters and can spread just as wide. Because of its height and width, it is best suited for larger gardens, parks, or wider green spaces.
This magnolia blooms profusely before the leaves emerge, producing white-pink flowers that can be sensitive to night frost. The light green leaves emerge during and after flowering. The elongated leaves are relatively large compared to other magnolia cultivars.
Magnolia soulangeana is a hybrid between Magnolia denudata and Magnolia liliiflora. This magnolia was first described by Etienne Soulange-Bodin (1774–1846), a French officer during the Napoleonic era and a renowned French horticulturist.
Location of photos: Haaren and our nursery
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some compaction, Moist (clay) soil, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Feathered, Round / Flattened Round |
| Flower color | White |
| Adult height: | Second size trees 6-12 m |
| Soil: | Soil that is not too wet and has very low calcium content; tolerates many soil types |
| Flowers: | After 10–15 years, white, open, star-shaped flowers (April) |
| Fruits: | about 12 cm long, dark red, elongated |
| Environmental factors: | hardy and wind resistant |
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