Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Magnolia × soulangeana
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
saucer magnolia
In Hindi
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
saucer magnolia
In French
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
In Spanish
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
In Greek
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
In Portuguese
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
In Polish
Złotokap
saucer magnolia
In Latin
Laburnum
saucer magnolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Saucer Magnolia doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Saucer Magnolia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saucer Magnolia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Saucer Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Saucer Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Saucer Magnolia height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Saucer Magnolia flower color: Pink and Violet
- Saucer Magnolia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Saucer Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saucer Magnolia pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saucer Magnolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.