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Saucer Magnolia

Scientific name	Magnolia x soulangiana
Common name	Saucer Magnolia
Type	Trees
Variety	Deciduous
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	20 to 30'
Spread	20 to 30'

In early spring this popular Magnolia produces an abundance of 5-10 inch flowers, flushed pinkish purple on the outside and white inside. Its upright shape as a young plant develops into a multi-stemmed, low branched small tree that is an attractive specimen. Rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles.