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Susan MagnoliaMagnolia x 'Susan'
Height: 2-2.5 m
Width: 2-2.5 m
Zone: 4
Exposure: Sun to part shade
Large, reddish-purple buds open to fragrant purple-red or fuchsia blooms. Interiors of the flowers are lighter in colour. Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the Fall. Strong, upright habit. May rebloom mid-Summer.
Magnolia do best in a moist, organically rich, well-drained loam. Avoid Southern exposures, where the buds may be induced to open too early in late winter.
Place in sheltered location and provide winter protection first few winters to protect flower buds and prevent sunscald.