Magnolia 'Susan' Summer It is also one of

It is also one of the few flowering cherries that regularly produces some fruit: gems of glossy yellow

dark green leaves that turn orange to bronze-red in the autumn and its resistance to Dutch elm disease

willow-like leaves

the flowers unfold 10 cm wide

A less ubiquitous form of Magnolia grandiflora which differs from 'Gallissonniere' in its hardier

Magnolia 'Susan' Summer It is also one of'Susan' is a gorgeous magnolia with scented goblet shaped flowers. As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish purple bud which later opens to red purple and pink within. Grow in moist, well drained, neutral to acid soil. In full sun or partial shade. Shelter from wind. Hardy.