What’s a tulip tree? There are two plant species grown in Marin that are called tulip trees. Magnolia soulangeana, a ...

The majestic saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana), which is often erroneously called a tulip tree, is presenting abundant blooms ranging from white to deep purplish-pink. The rewards of colors ...

Deciduous magnolia trees (Magnolia soulangeana or saucer magnolias) are all about the drama. Throughout summer, they produce wide, deep green leaves that are excellent at repelling sunlight.