Magnolia 'Jane' (Jane Magnolia)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Cultivar | 'Jane' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | In the 1950's the 'Little Girl Series' of Magnolias was developed at the United States National Arboretum, in Washington D.C., by Francis DeVos and William Kosar: the series includes 'Ann’, ‘Betty’, ‘Jane’, ‘Judy’, ‘Pinkie’, ‘Randy’, ‘Ricki’ and ‘Susan’. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
Height | 3 - 5 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 3.5 m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring. |
Cultivation | Grows in organically rich, acidic soil with full sun exposure or partial shade. Must avoid windy area. |
Pests | Leaf spots, anthracnose, canker, dieback, powdery mildew, weevils, snails, scale and thrips. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | Light purple, cup-shaped with the interior having parts of white. |