Ann Magnolia

Magnolia x 'Ann'

Flowers later than the star magnolia and thus avoids frost damage to the flower buds. Exquisite, 3 to 4 inch blooms, reddish purple outside and white inside, appear before the foliage buds out. A spectacular specimen or accent. Deciduous.

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring
Height8' - 10' (ft)
Spread8' - 10' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
Ann Magnolia | Magnolia x 'Ann' || Flowers later than the star magnolia and thus avoids frost damage to the flower buds. Exquisite, 3 to 4 inch blooms, reddish purple outside and white inside, appear before the foliage buds out. A spectacular specimen or accent. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
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