Magnolia - Little Girl Series 'Susan', Kosar-De-Vos Hybrid
Little Girl Susan Magnolia

A small deciduous tree with a dwarf, vase-like form. Leaves are broad and mid-green. Foliage turns yellow-bronze in fall. In late spring, lightly fragrant flowers cover the branches before leaf-out. Flowers are huge and cup-shaped with pinkish-white on the inside and fuchsia-purple on the outside. Occasionally reblooms in summer. Seedy, cone-like fruits follow. Attracts birds.

USDA zones: 4 - 8
Sunset zones: 2b - 9, 14 - 24
Mature size: 10 - 15 feet high and wide
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: moderate to regular water