Magnolia Ann
Perfect for small gardens, Magnolia ‘Ann’ is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with slightly fragrant reddish-purple flowers in mid to late spring. Chalice-shaped, the blossoms, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), count 6-8 erect tepals, purple-red on the outside and fading to pale pink inside.
Perfect for small gardens, Magnolia 'Ann' is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with slightly fragrant reddish-purple flowers in mid to late spring. Chalice-shaped, the blossoms, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), count 6-8 erect tepals, purple-red on the outside and fading to pale pink inside. While this Magnolia flowers primarily in spring, it may continue to bloom sporadically thereafter where moisture is adequate. The foliage of ovate, medium green leaves turns golden-yellow in fall. This hybrid Magnolia blooms at an early age and makes an elegant, small specimen tree.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |