Susan Magnolia
Magnolia x 'Susan'
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Susan Magnolia highlights at a glance!
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones
Magnolias are fantastic additions to your spring landscape! The Susan Magnolia shrub (Magnolia x 'Susan') is a sweet little Magnolia hybrid that will provide years and years of pleasure.
This little gem was developed in the late 50s at the National Arboretum and is one of the eight "Little Girl" Magnolias introduced at the time. They don't become large trees, like in the pictures you see of Antebellum plantations. Instead, Susan stays as lovely shrubs or small multi-trunked trees!
Susan has sweetly scented flowers that are soft purple-pink on the bottom and white inside the 'cups'. The petals are slightly twisted which gives the whole shrub a sense of dynamic movement. In late spring the flowers smother the stems before the leaves emerge.
Susan blooms later than other spring flowering shrubs, which helps it avoid frost damage to the flower buds. The flowers make great cuts for bouquets, too! Fall brings golden yellow foliage before the leaves drop to reveal the branching structure for the winter.
Landscape Application:
As either a small specimen tree or a large 8 - 12 feet tall and wide shrub, Susan Magnolia is a gorgeous front yard tree and street tree! Standing out on the corner of your home to soften the edges or accent a raised berm in your front landscaping beds!
Susan Magnolia works wonderfully in containers and large planters, these smaller plants become the focal point of any landscape each spring! Even if you don't have a landscape, these smaller plants work on porches, balconies, and patios!
In larger landscapes, use Susan Magnolia as a large shrub for screening and property division, especially when you keep the lower limbs to the ground for the most privacy. Screen in a meditation area, around your poolside seating, or add spring blooms to a mixed shrub border!
- Unique, Softly Twisting Cuppy Purple Pink Petals
- Wonderfully Scented & Pollinator-Friendly
- Dramatic Spring Bloom
- Small Tree Or Large Shrub
- Specimens, Container Accents, Hedges & Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care
When planted in a spot they like, Magnolias are very hardy and not fussy at all! Susan isn't fussy about soil and does fine in semi-shade in hot climates or full sun in cooler growing zones of USDA planting zones 4 to 8. Choose a full-sun location with some afternoon shade in hotter growing zones. Any organically rich well-drained soil works well and Magnolia loves regular moisture access. Using mulch beneath your plants will benefit the health of your plants immensely.
Right after the blooms fade, you can do some light pruning for more formal situations. Any pruning done in winter dormancy will remove flowers from the branches.
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune After Flowering
- Deer Resistant
- Very Easy To Grow
Tree or shrub, the Susan Magnolia will grace your landscape and shine in the spring! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
Tree Form vs. Shrub Form
The details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.
Tree Form:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
