Magnolia 'Ann' produces an abundance of deep purple-red, upward-facing flowers that resemble a tulip. A member of the "Little Girl' group of hybrid magnolias developed at the U. S. National Arboretum. Can be grown as a large shrub or limbed up into a small, multi-stem tree useful as a specimen in landscape beds or foundation plantings. Blooms mid to late March and may have sporadic rebloom in summer. Grows 8 to 10' high with a 10' spread. Full sun for best flowering. Prefers some afternoon shade in zone 8.

Height: 8' to 10' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Garden Pond, Woodland Border, Entryway, Espalier, Frame Structure, Focal Point Specimen, Small Groups, Shrub Border, Tree Form Shrub Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Heat Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Humusy, Well-Drained, Moist / Well Drained, Loamy, Sandy Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese

Spread: 8' to 10' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Colors: White, Purple Foliage Color: Green Seasons of Bloom: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms Type: Tree, Shrub, Deciduous Water Needs: Low, Average USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Magnolia 'Ann' (Tulip Tree) Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this flowering tree lightly with a well-balanced tree fertilizer or organic plant food. Fertilize in Spring, after new growth has emerged, and again in late Summer or early Fall.

Magnolia 'Ann' (Tulip Tree) Pruning Instructions

This flowering tree requires little if any pruning, though it may be desirable or necessary to remove stray, broken or dead branches to improve tree structure and vigor. Major pruning of trees should be performed during winter when the tree is totally dormant. Because each cut has the potential to change the growth of, or cause damage to a tree, no major branch should be removed without a reason. Be careful how many limbs you remove from any tree. Removing limbs is removing foliage. Removing to much foliage from a tree has two distinct effects on its growth. Removing leaves reduces photosynthesis and may reduce overall growth. That is why pruning should always be performed sparingly. Overpruning is extremely harmful because without enough leaves, a tree cannot gather and process enough sunlight to survive. Pruning mature trees may require special equipment, training, and expertise. If the pruning work requires climbing, the use of a chain or hand saw, or the removal of large limbs, then using personal safety equipment, such as protective eyewear and hearing protection, is a must. Arborists can provide a variety of services to assist in performing the job safely and reducing risk of personal injury and damage to your property. They also are able to determine which type of pruning is necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and safety of your trees.

Magnolia 'Ann' (Tulip Tree) Pest Instructions

The flowering deciduous tree has no serious problems with pests or diseases. If a problem occurs you may use an all-purpose, combination insecticide/miticide/fungicide containing Neem oil as a remedy.