Magnolia 'Susan' Magnolia 'Susan'

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia 'Susan' Magnolia 'Susan'

Grows from a shrub into a small tree with a densely branching, broad ovoid, later round crown. The flowers appear over a longer period. Depending on the temperature, the first flowers may open around mid-April. New buds continue to form while the shoots emerge and flowers are still opening in June, albeit less profusely than during the main blossoming. The flowers open from crescent-shaped buds. They are a warm, purplish red on the outside and light, pinkish purple on the inside. ‘Susan’ is the most successful cultivar of the series and is also known as ‘Eight Girls’. The main advantage of ‘Susan’ is that the flower buds only develop in spring, so they cannot freeze in the winter. Blossoms very profusely even from a young age.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
5 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
broad ovoid to round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs chestnut brown, bark grey-brown, rather rough
Leaf
ovate to elliptical, dark green, 7 - 15 cm
Flowers
warm purplish red with lighter inside, about 10 - 15 cm across, April/Ma♂ (June)
Fruits
compound capsule, dark green to reddish
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
airy, well-drained
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
William Kosar, U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D.C., USA, 1965
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green orange/red violet April average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Magnolia 'Susan'

Magnolia 'Susan' can eventually reach a height of 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia 'Susan' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia 'Susan' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia 'Susan' 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 'Susan' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.