Magnolia × 'Susan'
Susan Magnolia

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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Red (Red-purple)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Dark Green in Summer.); Yellow (Yellow to Bronze in the Fall.)
 Ultimate Height:
8-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-12 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Rich, acidic well-drained soil
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Petals are twisted.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 378
  • Foundation 188
  • Specimen 612
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Showy Flowers 33
  • Slow Growth Rate 266
  • Winter Interest 103

    • Additional Information

    The Susan Magnolia is a shrubby magnolia that produces long, slender, reddish purple buds openning to beautiful, large reddish purple flowers. 5" slightly twisted flowers are erect and have 6 tepals . Flowes later than Magnolia stellata in Spring, but can also flower sporadically throughout the Summer. Summer flowers are of lighter color due to the heat. Part of the Little Girls Hybrid Series.

    5 Magnolia × 'Susan' found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12010_09958*AMRGN
    22009_02440*ADAUC
    32009_02439*ADAUC
    42010_09956*AMRGN
    52010_09957*AMRGN

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