A small, pyramidal tree that brings drama to a small garden. Stunning, deep maroon-purple, lightly fragrant flowers open on bare branches in early spring before its green leaves appear. Blooming repeats in late summer. A wonderful accent in shrub borders or next to patios. Botanical Name- Magnolia soulangeana x liliflora ‘Genie’ Pronunciation- mag-NOLE-ee-uh soo-lan-jee-AY-nuhlil-ih-FLOR-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 13 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Deep purple Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- Dublin Bay Climbing Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally after flowering; avoid heavy pruning. Keep soil moist and slightly acidic. A spring mulch and fertilizer promote robust flowering. Trimming Instructions- Similar to M. soulangiana, prune after blooms fade. Light thinning only, as heavy pruning reduces next yearƒ??s flowers. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
