Sunsation Yellow Magnolia (Tulip Tree) - 7 Gallon Pot (3-4')
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Sunsation Yellow Magnolia (Tulip Tree) - 7 Gallon Pot (3-4')
$95.99
Sale price
$95.99
Regular price
$138.00
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Description
Sunsation Yellow Magnolia
Magnolia x 'Sunsation'
Other Names: Yellow Tulip Tree
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Flowering Large Shrub or Small Tree
Height at Maturity: 20-25'
Width at Maturity: 6-8'
Spacing: Best as specimen, in space groupings at 12' or more apart, or use two to frame an entryway
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Narrow, Conical
Growth Rate: Fast, 18-24" per year
Flower Color: Sunshine Yellow with Rosy Purple base
Flower Size: Large, 7-8"
Flower Size: Large, 7-8"
Flowering Period: Mid Spring
Flower Type: Single, Tulip-shape
Fragrant Flowers: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (well-drained), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold Temperatures (-20F), Deer - more info, Drought (moderate when established), Heat, Humidity, Insect
Description
The Sunsation Magnolia is adored for the unique coloration and fragrance of its flowers as well as its statuesque, tall and slender form. In spring, perched on nearly every stem tip on the tree are large, 7 inch, fragrant, tulip-shaped, sunshine-yellow flowers flushed and streaked rosy reddish-purple at the base. Sunsation blooms later in spring than any other yellow flowering magnolia. Ovate, large dark green leaves provide a bold texture throughout the season turning yellow in fall. A fast grower, Sunsation will reach around 20 to 25 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide at 10 years of age making it an amazing specimen where height is desired but space is limited.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 20 to 25 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, the Sunsation Yellow Magnolia is ideal for use as a specimen, in spaced groupings, to line a drive or walkway, or use two to frame an entryway. Also nice to frame the corners of two to three-story homes and other structures. Excellent near patios, decks and other outdoor sitting and living spaces where the beautiful and wonderfully fragrant flowers can be enjoyed from close up. Can also be grown in large pots, planters and containers of 18 inches or more in rim diameter. A fine addition to yellow theme gardens, fragrance gardens and cottage gardens.
Growing Preferences
Sunsation Yellow Magnolia is easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. We suggest at least 5 hours of sunlight for best flowering. In the South, some filtered sun or shade during the hot mid-afternoon hours of summer might be appreciated. Avoid constantly soggy or wet soils. In alkaline soils, apply soil sulfur and/or chelated iron to increase acidity. Pruning usually isn't necessary, however stray or damaged branches can be pruned immediately after flowering in spring. Feed after flowering in spring with a mild organic plant food or a well-balanced shrub and tree food containing iron or sulfur.
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