Rustica Rubra Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra'
Planted 2008
The Rustica Rubra Saucer Magnolia produces gorgeous purple saucer-shaped flowers before leafing out each spring. Low-branching and rounded in shape, it can appear more like a large shrub than a tree. It is a vibrant specimen in any garden setting.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 5-9 | Moderate | Moderate |
Leaf
Deciduous, oblong, medium-green.
Fruit
Semi-soft seed cones form in summer-fall.
Flower
Purple, saucer-shaped.
Advantages
Early blooming color for the landscape, small tree.
Disadvantages
Late frost can kill flower buds.