'Saucer Pink' Japanese Magnolia
Japanese flowering magnolia trees are also called "Saucer Pink" and "Alexandrina" magnolias and grow to heights of 20-25 feet. The large flowers of the Japanese Saucer Magnolia trees are capable of blooming almost anytime of the year; In December in warm Winter climates like Savannah, Georgia or New Orleans, LA., but in most places the heaviest flowering begins in early Spring. Even though Saucer magnolias may form only one trunk, it is not unusual for multiple trunks to form and a globe shape of flowers in highly desirable at front entrances. After maximum blooming occurs, the petals rapidly are scattered on the ground, covering the ground with a round purple-pink extravaganza. The outside of the Saucer Magnolia tree flower is colored lavender-purple, and the inside of the flower is white. Japanese Saucer Magnolia trees can from trees or a bush that will thrive in full sun.