Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Susan | Magnolia Big Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| A compact Magnolia with crimson / white scented flowers. | As the name suggests, this Magnolia features huge flowers, with many shades of pink. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Susan | Magnolia Big Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | No need to prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Magnolia Susan | Magnolia Big Dude | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) |
| Flowering month | April | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |