Alexandrina saucer magnolia
Magnolia soulangeana 'Alexandrina'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 40 feet tall10 to 25 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
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Notes
'Alexandrina' saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana 'Alexandrina') is a tree for cottage gardens and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It blooms in early to late spring with fragrant yellow flowers. Bees and birds visit the tree. It grows at a moderate rate with an erect habit.
Pairs well with Korean spice viburnum, Queen of Night tulip, and Bartzella peony.