Sunsation Magnolia (Magnolia ‘Sunsation’) is an ornamental deciduous magnolia prized for its distinctive spring flowers. Its large yellow blooms feature attractive pink to rosy-purple coloring near the base, creating a striking two-tone appearance against emerging foliage.
This listing includes 1 live Sunsation Magnolia tree measuring approximately 3–4 feet tall at the time of shipping. The tree is shipped rooted in its nursery pot, providing an established root system for transplanting into a suitable landscape location or larger container.
Sunsation Magnolia performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. As a deciduous tree, seasonal changes in foliage and appearance are normal.
Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
🔹 BULLET POINTS:
- Includes 1 live Sunsation Magnolia tree
- Approx. 3–4 feet tall at time of shipping
- Ships rooted in a nursery pot
- Botanical name: Magnolia ‘Sunsation’
- Produces distinctive yellow flowers with pink to rosy-purple accents
- Deciduous ornamental flowering tree
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture
- Suitable as a landscape specimen or ornamental focal point
- Seasonal dormancy and leaf loss are normal
🧾 MATERIALS:
Live Sunsation Magnolia tree, nursery pot, growing medium, established root system, protective shipping materials
📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Sunsation Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia ‘Sunsation’
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Yellow flowers with pink to rosy-purple accents
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
USDA Zone: 5–8
Quantity: 1 Live Tree
Plant Form: Live Potted Tree
Root Status: Rooted
Shipping Condition: Ships in nursery pot
Shipping Height: Approx. 3–4 feet tall at time of shipping.
❓ FAQ:
1. What will I receive?
You will receive 1 live Sunsation Magnolia tree approximately 3–4 feet tall at the time of shipping, rooted and shipped in its nursery pot.
2. What USDA zones are suitable for Sunsation Magnolia?
Sunsation Magnolia is generally suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–8.
3. How much sunlight does Sunsation Magnolia need?
It performs well in full sun to partial shade.
4. What type of soil does it prefer?
Sunsation Magnolia prefers fertile, consistently moist but well-drained soil.
5. Can Sunsation Magnolia be grown in a container?
A young tree can be maintained in an appropriately sized container, although adequate root space, moisture, and drainage are important as it develops.
Customer Notice (Live Plants)
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.
Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.