Ann Magnolia Tulip Tree - 3 Gallon Pot

A member of the "Little Girl" group of hybrid magnolias developed at the U.S. National Arboretum, the Ann Magnolia is a slow-growing very hardy large shrub or small tree that smothers itself in flowers before leaves emerge in spring. The tulip-shaped flowers perched upright on the ends of every branch have 7 to 9 petals that are purplish-red on the outside and light pinkish-purple. Ann Magnolia blooms a bit later in spring than many other varieties making it a perfect choice in climates where a late frost is common, and you can expect sporadic re-bloom through summer. The large, elongated leaves are dark green with a somewhat leathery appearance that contrasts nicely with other landscape plants with finer foliage.

Ann Magnolia is easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. She prefers full sun for best flowering, however will handle some partial shade. In the South, some shade during the hottest mid-afternoon certainly own't hurt. Avoid constantly soggy or wet soils. In alkaline soils, apply soil sulfur and/or chelated iron to increase acidity. Pruning usually isn't necessary, however stray or damaged branches can be pruned immediately after flowering in spring. Feed after flowering in spring with a mild organic plant food or a well-balanced shrub and tree food containing iron or sulfur.

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