Susan Magnolia Tree – Late Spring Purple Blooms, Compact Form

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Susan Magnolia

Magnolia 'Susan'

Fragrant Slender Purple-Red Blooms • Late Blooming & Reliable • Hardy Multi-Season Shrub

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Description

Susan Magnolia, another "Little Girl" series star, is similar to Jane but with slightly different flower color and form. It produces fragrant, slender, strappy petals of a rich reddish-purple outside and pale pink inside. It shares the same late-blooming, hardy, and reliable characteristics, making it a fantastic low-maintenance selection.

Features fragrant, slender-petaled flowers of deep purple-red with a paler interior, creating a lively, spiky appearance.
Shares the excellent late-blooming habit and exceptional hardiness of the Jane Magnolia, ensuring a reliable floral display.
Forms an upright, multi-stemmed shrub that is dense and well-branched.
Another superb, worry-free choice for consistent spring color in variable Bay Area climates.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 10-15 ft
Mature spread: 8-12 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Cup-shaped, 3-4 inch wide pink flowers with fleshy petals and light fragrance. Blooms appear in early spring before foliage, with possible summer rebloom. Oblong, papery bright green leaves arranged alternately.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Compact magnolia ideal for small spaces,Long blooming period,Deer resistant,Cold hardy
Landscape Uses:Small garden focal points,Foundation plantings,Mixed borders,Container gardening
Special Care:Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil,Mulch to maintain soil moisture,Prune minimally after flowering
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early spring (sometimes reblooms in summer),Fall Foliage: Yellow

Faqs

Q: What’s the main difference between Susan and Jane?A:Susan’s flowers have longer, more slender petals giving a slightly different shape, and the exterior color is a distinct reddish-purple compared to Jane’s purple-red. They are similar in size, habit, and performance.

Q: When does Susan Magnolia bloom?
A: It blooms in late spring, later than many traditional magnolias.

Q: What color are the flowers?
A: The flowers are deep purple-red with a classic tulip shape.

Q: How large does Susan Magnolia grow?
A: Mature size is typically 10–15 feet tall with a similar spread.

Q: Is Susan Magnolia good for small yards?
A: Yes. Its compact form makes it well suited for front yards and limited spaces.

Q: Is Susan Magnolia easy to care for?
A: Yes. It requires standard watering during establishment and minimal pruning afterward.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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