Magnolia 'Susan', american selection, part of the Little Girl Series ('Ann', 'Betty', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki' and 'Susan'). Flowers one month later than stellata, making it less sensitive to late frost. Bush or small tree. Height 5-6 m, width 2-3 m. Fragrant, fuchsia cup-shaped flowers with 6 slightly turned tepals, lighter in colour on the inside. The flowers appear just before the leaves emerge. Sporadically, there can be a second flowering in the middle of summer. Oval-shaped, green leaves up to 20 cm long. Yellow-bronze autumn colouring. Thrives on rich, acidic to neutral, well-drained soils. Sun and partial shade.