Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) - Amazing tree for a small space!

Why use the Saucer Magnolia in your landscape?...It's got incredible scented tulip-like blooms that appear in the cool season, so when other plants are still dormant, this small tree packs a massive visual punch! It's best in Sometimes called Chinese Magnolia, it works great in Zen gardens, but is also cross-stylistic and can work in cottage and traditional style landscapes as well. Here's some quick facts for Magnolia x soulangeana.
- USDA zones 4-9
- 30 feet tall x 30 feet wide (often seen smaller)
- Deciduous Foliage
- Winter Blooms
- Moderate to Regular Water
- Full Sun to Part Shade
Landscapers and garden enthusiasts love this tree not only because of it's mind-blowing sweet-scented flowers, but it's also easy to grow, fairly low maintenance, and can tolerate a variety of soil types. Use it in a courtyard where a smaller profile tree is desired. Since they don't have invasive roots like some trees, they can be planted in closer proximity to houses walls and fences (within reason). They are most often seen in a multi-trunk form at the nursery, and are sold in a variety of sizes including 5 gallon, 15 gallon, 25 gallon, and 24 inch box.
Prune the branches to keep an airy open canopy and remove any cross branches to keep a neat form. Alexandrina and Rustica Rubra are other popular varieties.
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[@neonationalist1772]

Magnolia is always my favorite. Thanks for your helpful video👍

[@BudgetPlants]

My wife’s fav too!! Thanks for watchin! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Arleth7]

Nice informative video, I love magnolias. So many varieties!

[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks for watchin!

[@plantsandartemius]

*Thank you very much for the video, I really liked it) I also really love plants and grow them. I'm glad I met you! I love the magnolia bloom!)*

[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks so much for watching! This is actually my wife’s favorite tree 🤩 🌳

[@polinpollen]

Loved the video

[@BudgetPlants]

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[@VolZshowcaZe]

I have the Jane smaller version of this and just planted the actual saucer magnolia tree. With a southern magnolia in very center of those. I absolutely love magnolias and live in WV zone 6b

[@nopenottalib4366]

I am 98.37% sure that I have one of these growing behind my house, next to my back door steps leading to the back yard. I've pruned it a few times over the years, but it's still going strong. I live in Leicester (pronounced Les-ter) NC which encompasses USDA zones 6a, 6b, and 7a. My saucer magnolia blooms heavily in the early spring, and again moderately heavily in the late summer / early fall.

[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks for sharing! Love NC… would really like to visit one day soon. And love your handle..NottaLib 😂 Fantastic!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@qzorn4440]

I have one on the way... 😎 and hope for the best. 🥰 thanks.

[@jadezx974]

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[@xusanboyismoilov7489]

Thanks

[@dbeck6848]

They have these at Home Depot ~ Plano Texas. I missed getting the best ones because I had the back of my car full. Thanks for such a great video presentation. Really helps with planning a planting location.

[@BudgetPlants]

Hey thanks for watchin!! Cheers from CA!

[@dbeck6848]

@@BudgetPlants I planted one in front of a window but thinking it’ll be too big there so moving it to the lawn. Just worried about roots near sprinkler systems. I have 4 of these now loving them and one in the center of my backyard

[@BudgetPlants]

Gotcha. It should do fine as a lawn tree.. they can handle moderate to regular water so long as there is decent drainage in the soil. I’d just suggest to do a 3’ diameter ring of mulch around the tree instead of bringing the lawn right up to the base. This is for multiple reasons but mainly to keep from a weed whacker hurting the base of the trunk.

[@xusanboyismoilov7489]

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[@martinasarmiento7122]

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[@grumpyschnauzer]

I’m not a gardener but rally want to plant a magnolia tree. I’m hoping this won’t be too difficult to plant and maintain. I’m thinking this might be out of my league.

[@lettylopez437]

Will this tree withstand winds? Or can you recommend trees that can survive winds? That you!

[@BudgetPlants]

Hey! I wouldn’t recommend this tree for Wendy areas… Mainly because it will lose the beautiful blooms very quickly. I’d recommend Crape Myrtle. They are throughout the South and can take winds.

[@babiesnflowers]

Do you know if it affects sidewalks? I just bought one in memory of my Mom. It’s so beautiful. Thanks for the video!

[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks for watching! The saucer magnolia does not have crazy invasive roots like many other larger magnolias do. With that said, I would still plant it at least 4 feet away from any hardscape surfaces (walkways, patios etc)

[@Marygold101]

Thanks for this! I was wondering if you have any videos with ideas for a zen garden? I feel like this tree would look lovely in one, but wondering what other plants I can add.

[@BudgetPlants]

Yes, these would go well in Zen Gardens! Other accompanying plants would be azalea, rhododendron, pines, junipers, and various varieties of Pittosporum. I also enjoy throwing in some grasses for texture contrast, such as Japanese blood grass, Lomandra, Miscanthus, and Blue Fescue. And of course Japanese maples are a must!

[@Marygold101]

@@BudgetPlants Thank you so much for your quick reply. I'm about to look all these up now! Really excited!!

[@JJ-nh2oi]

Great video. I love magnolia trees, so beautiful. I got a magnolia tree for my birthday last year and planted it in my yard. This year unfortunately, there is zero leaves and just tiny buds. Looks so bare. It is now middle of June and still didn't bloom. I'm not sure what's wrong. Any ideas would be helpful.

[@BudgetPlants]

Hmmm I know they can be very temperamental with slight variations in soil, watering and microclimate. I would suggest maybe a touch more water and a well balanced time release fertilizer.

[@JJ-nh2oi]

@@BudgetPlants thank you 😊

[@amansingh1851]

Think on planting this at someones grave this or snowfountain weeping cherry but since deers are around thinking this will do, plenty of sun. If someone else has any recommendations please comment (looking for low maintenance as I would have to drive 2plus hours for thr grave and dont wana be that werid guy in the grave)

[@igaudion973]

I planted 3 of these and they are only babies like 2ft tall. What is the growth rate? Love your channel here in Australia.

[@BudgetPlants]

Awesome! So these generally grow pretty slow…maybe putting on only 12” a year. A little time-release fertilizer should help a bit. Thanks for watchin!!!

[@Odo-so8pj]

Slow took the one across the road 20 year to get bigger than the shed. Then some Knob head stole 3x 1.5 meters of. land in front and cut it down. Talk about bleak. Sad times.

[@animalsareourangels93]

PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME… I purchased a saucer magnolia from a tree farm in Ontario Canada. It was absolutely gorgeous and it’s five years old. I had the company plant the tree for me and I’ve had it three years. I bought this tree in honour of my mother because she died and it was her favourite tree. We have had such a hot summer this year and I can’t help but notice that the leaves look sparse and yellow in places. I don’t know what to do and was wondering if you had any suggestions. Thank you so much Susan from Ontario Canada. PS I am in tears

[@BudgetPlants]

Hi Susan… thank you for reaching out about your tree, and I’m so so sorry. Down here in Southern California, it’s also been incredibly hot. These trees generally go through an ‘ugly duckling’ period which is what they’re doing now. The leaves turn brown and crispy, especially in full sun. If the Summer is long and hot, they may completely defoliate. This is not abnormal. I’m thinking this is what’s happening to yours. I would suggest to maybe give it a little bit more water… Deep watering twice a week. You should potentially start to notice new growth. If not, I would say give it until next spring. It may just continue to defoliate and not do much until the new growth season. I am really hoping it’s a temporary thing and not a loss. I am so sorry… Please keep me posted!

[@animalsareourangels93]

@@BudgetPlants Thank you so very much! To be honest I have not watered it. When I get home from work today I will give it a deep slow watering. It was so beautiful when I bought it and the next year as well. However, we’ve had such hot temperatures here in Ontario Canada. We have never seen anything like it. I do have a company that comes by once a year, in the Spring to deep fertilize all my trees and also to spray them for any problems in terms of insects that they might encounter. I will definitely keep you posted and I thank you so so much once again. Have a wonderful day and a great rest of your weekend! Take care and thank you thank you thank you ever so much! Susan from Ontario Canada.

[@animalsareourangels93]

@@BudgetPlants PS. There is new growth on the tree..ie new tiny leaves…..

[@BudgetPlants]

My pleasure Susan! I feel like with a more regular application of water during the summer months, it should help keep it from turning crispy. And from what you were telling me about seeing new little growth, I’m pretty sure the tree is fine. Just needs a little more H2o :))

[@animalsareourangels93]

@@BudgetPlants Thanks once again! You are the very best! Susan

[@sajithvarkey854]

Just curious to know if they can be planted in raised bed in a small garden ?

[@BudgetPlants]

I suppose if the raised planter was large enough to support the root system it could work. I would recommend at least 5’ diameter area for planting.

[@stratoleft]

What about pruning? You get too many branches you put stress on the roots, preventing blooms.

[@BudgetPlants]

Yes that is very true. Selective pruning is an absolute necessity… And more importantly, with multi trunk trees. Removing dead branches is a must, but also thinning from the inside out is key for exactly what you mentioned, but also aesthetically.

[@roxanaprundaru1786]

Eden bravo super beautiful man. România! Zona 6. You? Zona?

[@BudgetPlants]

Thanks!! Here in Southern California we have mostly zone 9-10. Cheers!

[@sharonroberts8159]

How deep does the root go to?

[@BudgetPlants]

They could reach 3’ depth plus/minus.

[@sweetz8043]

Can this grow in dirt that has clay in it?

[@BudgetPlants]

It can definitely take some clay, but these prefer rich loamy soil.

[@xusanboyismoilov7489]

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