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Magnolia x soulangiana

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Saucer Magnolia 

FAMILY: MAGNOLIACEAE

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About Saucer Magnolia at OSU's Landscape Plants site

  • Hybrid created in France circa 1820. A cross between M. denudata and M. liliiflora. Many cultivars exist.

  • Height does not exceed 50’ but the spread does.

  • Leaves have smooth margins and are about 6” long.

  • Flowers are tulip-like at first, then open to a “saucer” shape of 6” with 9 petals.

  • Fruit matures to scarlet seeds.

  • Fall color is insignificant.

  • Common in Portland.

Tree # Location Dimensions Photo and Notes
137

1041 SW Vista Ave

Private, Front Yard

36' Height

37' Spread

6' Circ.
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