Magnolia 'Ann' (Ann Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Ann'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginDeveloped at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-28.9 - (-6.7)
Temperature (°F)-20-20
Height2-3 m
Spread2-3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact, round habit.
LandscapeCommonly used as a specimen plant or used for the bright colour.
PropagationPropagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun, and sheltered from cold winds.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long and turn yellow in the autumn.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are pale pink on the inside and dark pink on the outside. It has 6-8 petals and grows 10 cm across.

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