Rounded, bushy, deciduous small tree or large shrub. Blooms in early spring with fragrant, cup shaped, deep purple-red flowers. Foliage is dark green and falls from the tree with minimal color change. Slow to re-establish after transplanting. Keep a generous mulch ring over shallow roots. Botanical Name- Magnolia x ‘Ann’ Pronunciation- mag-NOLE-ee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil Current Size- 4′ Bloom Color- Purple red Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Japanese Maple – 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 – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering if needed; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve water. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering for spring-blooming varieties or late winter for others to maintain shape. 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
