Alexandrina Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Magnoliaceae
Plant Description: This small deciduous flowering hybrid tree has large fragrant flowers (3-6 in. across) that appear in early spring before the leaves. Flowers are white on the inside and rosy to dark-pink on the outside. Dark green oblong leaves turn yellow in the fall. Does not tolerate soil extremes. Prefers fertile soils with moderate amounts of water. Plant in a place that will showcase the spring blooms.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 20-25' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Mar - Apr

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Gathering Area
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter