Saucer Magnolia Tree Supply & Installation

The sight of a Magnolia in full bloom provides an elegant, exotic presence to a garden. Saucer magnolia, also known as a Tulip magnolia, are a small deciduous tree that can reach up to 8 metres tall with a spread of 4 metres or more.

Tulip-shaped flowers, white with shades of pink appear in abundance covering the tree in April, just before leaves shoot. The leaves are light-green, oblong and 10-15cm long, turning pale yellow before they drop in the autumn.

Saucer magnolia make a good choice for small gardens and can be pruned to shape.

We provide full planting services for Saucer Magnolia Trees which includes supply, delivery and installation. Contact us today for a quotation.

Soils

Saucer magnolia adapt to most soil types except chalk.

Location

Saucer magnolia like full sun positioning although partial shade is tolerated.

Annual Growth Rate

Saucer magnolia growth rate is usually between 20cm to 30cm per year.

pH TOLERANCE

Saucer magnolia is best planted into soils with acidic to neutral pH levels. Slightly alkaline is possible but too much will make the plant become chlorotic.

Root Structure

Saucer magnolia have strong, shallow and deep spreading roots.

Potential

Saucer magnolia are a great addition to all gardens as long as the soil is not calcareous or too dry.

Annual Pruning

The best time to prune saucer magnolia is during the summer months while the plant is in full leaf, between June and August. Winter or spring pruning should be avoided.

Characteristics

Saucer magnolia is a stunning spring flowering, small deciduous tree that can be planted in all but calcareous substrates. A great addition to a sunny garden location.

Availability

Season

Spring - Summer

Mature Tree

Sizing

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall –

70-75cm girth 7m tall –

80-85cm girth 8m tall –

90-100cm girth 10m tall –

100+cm girth –

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall

70-75cm girth 7m tall

80-85cm girth 8m tall

90-100cm girth 10m tall

100+cm girth

Semi-Mature Tree

Sizing

18-20cm girth 4m tall –

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall –

35-40cm girth 5m tall –

45-50cm girth 5m tall –

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall –

18-20cm girth 4m tall

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall

35-40cm girth 5m tall

45-50cm girth 5m tall

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall

Young Tree

Sizing

10-12cm girth 2m tall –

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall –

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall –

10-12cm girth 2m tall

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall

Prices are to give a general indication of cost for premium mature trees and Hedges. Additional costs for delivery, installation & maintenance should be considered. For a bespoke project cost please contact our dedicated sales team for expert advice & a fixed quotation.

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