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Magnolia
soulangiana ~ Tulip Magnolia, Saucer Magnolia |
This small Tulip
Magnolia is sometimes called a
Tulip Tree. There is another tree that also carries that Tulip Tree name causing some
confusion. Magnolia soulangiana is a great small tree. And for the month that is in bloom it is
extraordinary. The blossoms of Magnolia soulangiana are 4" across or more. The tree can get to 20'
or more but is much more manageable if kept under 10-15'. Shaping and
controlling the shape of the tree requires trimming several times each
year. The smell of the cut wood
and leaves is intoxicating. I find this tree to be a good pairing with
a water feature. The reflection of the Magnolia soulangiana off the
water works well in any landscape. The magnolias are in one of the more primitive flowering
plant families. I find the simplicity of the flower structure to be very sculptural.
High
Resolution images of Magnolia
soulangiana are available
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