Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Sausage Tree
In German
Magnolienbaum
Sausage Tree
In French
magnolia
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
magnólia
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sausage Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree
Care of Magnolia Tree and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
