Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba'

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba'

Slow growing, large, densely branching shrub. Grows after many years into a small, multi-stemmed tree with a broad vase-shaped to broad ovoid crown. Eventually attains a height of 6 m. The flowers have the characteristic tulip shape of Magnolia x soulangeana. They are pure white on the outside with a pinkish purple mark at the base of each petal. The flower’s inside is white. Of all the M. x soulangeana cultivars, its flowers are among the first to open, around early to mid-April. It is an old cultivar that originated in Belgium in the mid-19th century. Suitable for parks and gardens.

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Specifications
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Height
5-6 m
Width
5-6m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, green/yellow
Flowers
white, pinkvoilet spot, flowers in April
Fruits
orange, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green pink white April average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba'

Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia ×soulangeana 'Alba Superba' blooms in april.
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