Magnolia Sunsation This Magnolia Sunsation has large golden yellow cup shaped flowers with pink stripe that get to 17cm (7in) across. A cross between Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Woodsman' x Magnolia 'Elizabeth'  With an upright habit, this magnificent new variety makes a beautiful deciduous specimen tree for a small garden, or it can also be grown as a focal point on a large lawn. Site: ShelteredSoil: Any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferably clay or loamPosition: Full sun or partial shadeSeason of interest: Late SpringHardiness: Very hardy Height:  20’ (6m) Spread: 10’ (3m)  in 10-20 years Photos by Alwyn Ladell