Magnolia 'Sue' [Arrowhead]

Also Known As

Magnolia x 'Sue' [Arrowhead]

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Magnolia 'Sue' [Arrowhead] plant details

Magnolia 'Sue' [Arrowhead] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Sue' [Arrowhead]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Sue' [Arrowhead]

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This came to us as Sue but is clearly different from the old plant Punnett grows as Sue; our plant is shrubby (a few years back the rabbits grazed it to the snow line and we let it grow back from the lower tier of branches, but it was shrubby even before the bunnies molested it.) Our 'Sue' never has a hint of mildew (unlike Susan as Dirr describes it) and produces its deep pink flowers continuously from spring until frost. Its now late November and I think there are still a few flowers hanging on, it is never out of bloom and attracts considerable attention. I could believe the parentage of stellata rosea x liliflora nigra; perhaps this is a point mutation out of Susan?