Magnolia soulangeana ‘Susan’ (Susan)
£425.00 incl. VAT
The Hornbeam. A real aristocrat of a tree. It grows wild in this country, so is absolutely hardy and adaptable, and yet for centuries has been used both in its natural form, and as topiary in the most formal of gardens. It is deciduous, but has a habit, called marcescence, of retaining the brown, dead leaves over winter until they are finally shed in spring as the new growth emerges. It is a big tree and has the capacity to reach 30m, but over a long time!
Happy on most soils except chalk in sun to partial shade. Choose a position sheltered from the north.
As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.
FAQs
How fast does Magnolia soulangeana 'Susan' grow?
to 20ft high and 20ft wide after 30 years
How do you take care of Magnolia soulangeana 'Susan'?
It clips well (to accentuate the domed crown) and the flowering is little affected by the clipping - as long as it's done soon after flowering has finished. They'll grow on most soils (except thin soil over chalk) and are unfussy about position as long as it's not in the teeth of a howling gale or deep in the forest.
How tall do Magnolia soulangeana 'Susan' grow?
to 20ft high and 20ft wide after 30 years
Do Magnolia soulangeana 'Susan' prefer sun or shade?
Full sun or semi shade
Is Magnolia soulangeana 'Susan' an indoor or outdoor plant?
Outdoor
