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Saucer Magnolia - Magnolia soulangeana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia soulangeana
Few deciduous trees command early spring with the authority of Magnolia soulangeana. Large, cup-shaped blooms in deep pink and white emerge on bare branches before a single leaf appears, a singular floral display that establishes presence from the first season. At advanced stock sizes, the impact is immediate.
Why Saucer Magnolia
Pre-foliar flowering: Blooms appear on bare branches in late winter to early spring, delivering unobstructed, dramatic colour before the canopy fills.
Refined structure: Multi-stemmed branching habit and a broad, spreading canopy provide strong architectural form across all seasons.
Mature scale: Reaches 4–6m in height with a wide canopy spread; advanced specimens bring immediate presence to any project.
Seasonal versatility: Spectacular spring flowering transitions to dense green summer foliage, with clean branch form adding winter interest.
Climate adaptability: Tolerates light frost and performs reliably across a wide range of temperate Australian climates.
Ideal Applications
Prestige feature specimen: Positioned as a standalone focal point on lawns or entry forecourts of high-end residential and commercial properties.
Formal avenue planting: Repeated along driveways or property boundaries for structured, seasonal impact at scale.
Courtyard anchor: Scaled appropriately for enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces where vertical interest and seasonal drama are required.
Curated mixed plantings: Pairs with evergreen understorey plantings that carry the landscape through its winter dormancy period.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, humus-rich soil; avoid heavy clay or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years to establish a strong root system, and apply a generous layer of organic mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Avoid disturbing roots once planted, as Magnolias are sensitive to transplanting and root damage.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Garden hybrid (China/Japan origin parentage)
Flower Colour: White, pink and purple
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
