Partial Sun to Full Sun(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
18-20 Feet
Mature Spread
15-18 Feet
Growing Zones
5 to 8
Sunsation Magnolia (Magnolia X ‘Sunsation’) is a deciduous tree grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This popular variety features pink-and-yellow blossoms that open mid to late spring. The flowers are a massive 7 inches in diameter, attracting birds and butterflies. Sunsation Magnolia grows to a height of 18-20 feet and spreads 15-18 feet wide.
The Sunsation Magnolia is easy to grow and maintain. The branches of this tree are low to the ground. Sunsation Magnolia has a classic, upright, pyramidal growth habit with fragrant, upward-facing flowers.
Sunsation Magnolia Care
Sunsation Magnolia grows well in full sun to part shade. Ensure that this tree gets a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily for best results. Keep the soil consistently moist surrounding the magnolia. Sunsation Magnolia prefers a slightly acidic and nutrient-rich soil, although it is adaptable to sandy soils. Plant in the early spring for cooler climates and late fall for warmer climates. Mulch around the base of the tree with compost or arborist chips, but keep it from touching the trunk.
Sunsation Magnolia pruning should be done during midsummer. Remove dead or broken branches first, then prune to your desired shape.
Sunsation Magnolia Spacing
Sunsation Magnolia should be given plenty of room to grow. Plant this magnolia about 15 feet away from other trees.
Sunsation Magnolia Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 8
Plant Type: Tree
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 18 – 20 Feet
Mature Spread: 15 – 18 Feet
Spacing: 15 – 18 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink, Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Early To Mid Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Windbreaks
