Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia Tree
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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
Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Spectacular Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia!
Magnolias are simply magnificent! The Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia Tree (Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina') is a beautiful ornamental shrub or small tree with an unbeatable fragrant flowering display!
This selection of Saucer Magnolia was chosen specifically for its wonderful, dark-purple flower buds, and huge cup-shaped flowers with light pink and white interiors. The massive flower display is phenomenal.
Magnolia flowers are darkest in bud and lighten as they open and age on the plant. You'll be amazed watching the darker-colored flower buds elongate and begin to open in early spring. Alexandrina's flowers bloom into cups a full six to ten inches across.
The sweet fragrance of this flowering tree will soon draw nectar and pollen-gathering insects to your yard.
As summer advances, vibrant 6-inch-long, dark green leaves will fill out your Magnolias branching. As they grow, Magnolias deliver a lovely rounded form, with a symmetry that will compliment any location in your yard.
The Saucer Magnolia is a beautiful flowering shrub or small tree for your yard with unique spring flowers you'll enjoy for years to come!
How to Use Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia in the Landscape
This is such a versatile plant! Use it as a tree form by removing the low branches, or leave them on to use as a shrub form. Both options make a delightful impact in the yard. Alexandrina can become a lovely specimen plant in your landscape.
However you choose to use them, make sure you plant Magnolias up close and personal so you can enjoy the flowers. Plant a specimen outside of a large bank of windows in your backyard, or near your front door or patio too. You'll want to savor the massive flower display, so site it where you can enjoy it.
For a formal look, use two Alexandrina Magnolias on either side to complement a Colonial-style or traditional home.
Trim the bottom branches off of your Magnolia and use it as a small specimen tree in your yard, or even as a street tree in front of your home if they do not use a lot of road salt in your area. They make wonderful trees.
Keep the bottom branches on to anchor the corner of your home. It can act as a showy backdrop to a wonderful mixed border.
Magnolia trees with their lower branches left intact can behave as showy, open privacy screens. You won't feel hemmed in, but your neighbors won't have a clear sight into your yard.
- Showy, Fragrant Spring Flowers
- Extremely Versatile Rounded Form
- Draws Pollinators & Hummingbirds!
- Dark-Purple Blooms Fade To Near White
- Train As A Large Shrub or Small Tree
- Privacy Hedge or Ornamental Specimen
#ProPlantTips for Care
The Magnolia prefers a bit of protection from spring frosts, so placement beside your house or outbuilding with southern exposures would be a good choice.
Easy to grow Magnolias enjoys full sun and even moisture. Using mulch beneath your plants will benefit the health of your plants immensely. Just make sure you don't place any mulch up against the trunks. The mulch will keep the soil moisture more even, keep the weeds down, and is aesthetically very pleasing. So, mulch is beneficial and pretty, as well.
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. Be sure to study the Plant Highlights to understand the mature height and spread (width) of this wonderful plant.
Give it enough room to grow, as you won't want to lose any flowers after pruning. Site it correctly to allow room to truly enjoy this plant as it gets larger.
Add Root Booster packets to your Magnolia order to help your new plant make new roots quickly. Careful attention to watering at planting and during periods of dry weather will keep your plants healthy, vigorous, and stress-free.
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune After Flowering
- Deer Resistant
- Very Easy To Grow
Place your order now, this is a wonderful choice. People love using this tree in their yards. Order today for the best selection and get started on this new love affair.
