what kind of magnolia is this ?

[Mazat]

we had discoverved today  this manoglia at 731m/2398.24 ft above in St. Gallen.

[happypalms]

Magnolia grandiflora?

[Mazat]

38 minutes ago, happypalms said:

Magnolia grandiflora?

yes, it could be.

we were a little surprised that it thrives so well, as St. Gallen has a colder climate than we do, but the microclimate is more important in the garden.

[PalmsInBaltimore]

It is not Magnolia grandiflora because those are evergreen trees. This is a magnolia varietal with nudiflorum charicteristics: deciduous with flowers that fully emerge before the leaves do in the spring. 

My guess is Magnolia × soulangeana (Magnolia denudata × Magnolia liliiflora), a beautiful hybrid. Also known as saucer magnolia or tulip tree. As for their range, I have seen them flowering in Russian TV programs, so they are fine with the cold. Most deciduous magnolias are.

I know the majority of people on this forum despise trees that lose their leaves in the winter, but I really enjoy seeing them flower in spring before regaining their leaves. It lets your eyes focus more on the color of the flowers, especially pink and purple flowers. I feel the same way about all the cherry varietals (Kanzan cherry especially, one of my all-time favorite trees). 

[Silas_Sancona]

12 minutes ago, PalmsInBaltimore said:

It is not Magnolia grandiflora because those are evergreen trees. This is a magnolia varietal with nudiflorum charicteristics: deciduous with flowers that fully emerge before the leaves do in the spring. 

My guess is Magnolia × soulangeana (Magnolia denudata × Magnolia liliiflora), a beautiful hybrid. Also known as saucer magnolia or tulip tree. As for their range, I have seen them flowering in Russian TV programs, so they are fine with the cold. Most deciduous magnolias are.

I know the majority of people on this forum despise trees that lose their leaves in the winter, but I really enjoy seeing them flower in spring before regaining their leaves. It lets your eyes focus more on the color of the flowers, especially pink and purple flowers. I feel the same way about all the cherry varietals (Kanzan cherry especially, one of my all-time favorite trees). 

   100% Saucer Magnolia ..and a perfect representative of the species as well..

Hardy enough to grow in Russia, or a backyard in Topeka KS ( USDA Zone 5 ) or a front yard in Los Gatos California ( zone 9b / borderline 10A.. ) Forget em' in the desert though, which is fine ..Though not totally out of the question someone up in the mountains in a community like Flagstaff or Sedona might be able to find a spot for one..

As for those people who really don't like trees that drop their leaves? ..I say let em miss out ....Miss out on some of the greatest groups of flowering ..and not so flowery.. trees the world has to offer.. Delonix, Handroanthus / Tabebuia, Plumeria  -most-, Ceiba, most Albizia, the Decid. Magnolias and Prunus.. All loose their leaves..

Maples, many Oaks, and other temperate sps., and desert tough trees like Pachycormus and Bursera or Commiphora..  Most of them drop some -or all- their leaves  at X or Y point in the year..

World would be pretty bland with out all of them around..  So are yards where all the trees are always  ...green..

[Mazat]

34 minutes ago, Silas_Sancona said:

   100% Saucer Magnolia ..and a perfect representative of the species as well..

Hardy enough to grow in Russia, or a backyard in Topeka KS ( USDA Zone 5 ) or a front yard in Los Gatos California ( zone 9b / borderline 10A.. ) Forget em' in the desert though, which is fine ..Though not totally out of the question someone up in the mountains in a community like Flagstaff or Sedona might be able to find a spot for one..

As for those people who really don't like trees that drop their leaves? ..I say let em miss out ....Miss out on some of the greatest groups of flowering ..and not so flowery.. trees the world has to offer.. Delonix, Handroanthus / Tabebuia, Plumeria  -most-, Ceiba, most Albizia, the Decid. Magnolias and Prunus.. All loose their leaves..

Maples, many Oaks, and other temperate sps., and desert tough trees like Pachycormus and Bursera or Commiphora..  Most of them drop some -or all- their leaves  at X or Y point in the year..

World would be pretty bland with out all of them around..  So are yards where all the trees are always  ...green..

Thank you very much, Nathan, for your comments, explanations and information. Yes, they are beautiful trees. And so hardy, that's really good.

By the way, we have just planted out two more CIDP and hope that they will make it (with protection, of course)

Sabine and me are interested to hear what you think