Magnolia x soulangeana
magnolia (Soulangeana hybrids), Chinese magnolia, Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Magnolia
Description
Medium-sized shrub that can also become a tree up to about 4/5 metres tall; deciduous plant with an irregular, informal habit. Cultivated both with tall tree-like branches and with base foliage. Of medium to large size, it has a compact, slender crown and regular, close-set branches. Light green, glossy leaves. Very showy and spectacular flowering of various colours from white to pink, purple and variegated, although the flower is simple in shape.
Good adaptability to various types of soils and growing environments; tolerates urban climates showing excellent resistance to heat stress. It requires a sunny exposure and tolerates half-shade. It develops both shallow and deep roots and grows well in all soil types, preferably fertile and well draining.
Typically ornamental plant, for park areas, gardens and rows or small groups. Also suitable for green roofs and residential areas. Resistant to pathogens and requires no pruning.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Magnoliophyta
- Class
- Angiospermae
- Order
- Magnoliales
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Genus
- Magnolia
- Species
- Magnolia x soulangeana
