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The Magnolia, Saucer, Magnolia x soulangiana, produces a spectacular flower display in early spring with goblet shaped blossoms that are pinkish purple outside, white inside. It is a medium to fast growing tree that is upright in youth, then has low, wide spreading branches and a rounded form at maturity. It becomes a multi stemmed, spreading tree, 25 feet tall with a 20 to 30 foot spread with bright, attractive gray bark. Saucer Magnolia prefers excellent, rich soil with plenty of organic matter. It must be well drained but moist. Prune as needed after flowering but before setting buds for next season. Plant in protected area to delay blooming as long as possible. Morning sun with filtered shade in the heat of day is ideal.
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