Ann Magnolia Tree

Magnolia ‘Ann’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Flowering Large Shrub or Small Tree

Height at Maturity: 12-15′

Width at Maturity: 10-15′

Spacing: 8-10′ for solid hedge; 16’+ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Broad, Bushy, Rounded, Upright

Flower Color: Pinkish – Purple

Flower Size: Large, 5-6″+

Flowering Period: Late Spring and sporadically in to Summer

Flower Type: Single

Fragrant Flowers: Yes

Foliage Color: Green to Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Evening Sun

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Insect

Description

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.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing upright with a rounded form to 12 to 15 feet tall and wide, the Ann Magnolia is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in sunny landscape and woodland borders or to frame corners or against a large open wall in home foundation plantings. As she grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small tree excellent for use as a focal point specimen in the landscape. Can also be grown in large pots, planters and containers of 18 inches or more in rim diameter. A fine addition to purple theme gardens, fragrance gardens, cut flower gardens, or the cottage garden.

Growing Preferences

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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Great plants. Arrived perfect, even in the heat. Most awesome customer service as I was looking for a specific plant.—————————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This tree came in excellent condition. Very pleased with it. Has been in the ground maybe 1 month and looks as good or better than when we received it. Actually looks like it will bloom its first year here. Thanks very much for the quality plants. We will definitely buy from you again.——————————————————-Thanks for the photos. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We’re very happy. Thank you.———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I was very happy with the care in shipping a 3 gallon pot magnolia to Northwest Wisconsin. It arrived in great shape and I look forward to years of spring enjoyment.—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plant came packaged perfectly with no damage at all, great condition, very healthy looking.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

We were so excited to receive our Ann Magnolia. It shipped quickly and arrived in perfect shape. We have planted it and it is doing well! We will buy from WIlson Bros again!———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is my second or third order from Wilson Bros and I have to say they’re my new favorite online source for beautiful and healthy plants. This Ann Magnolia arrived in lovely condition. I really like the way that the plants are packaged in heavy-duty cardboard supports. There wasn’t a leaf out of place when my tree arrived.——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

I ordered the 3-gallon Ann Magnolia Tulip Tree from NY and I am so happy with the quality. This plant was in such good condition and beautiful, The packing was clever, My Magnolia had the prettiest flower and spring just started here.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Plant arrived in excellent condition and looks great.———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Excellent shipping and packaging. The Ann Magnolia Tulip tree arrived in outstanding condition. Very impressed with quality of specimen. Planted it yesterday and looking forward to seeing it bloom in the spring!!!———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

You guys are awesome. Your flowers and service are the best. Will be in touch for more flowers.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Great looking and fresh, Will definitely do business again.———————————————We are glad you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG 🙂

This is the first time I’ve purchased a live plant online and I am very happy with the process and delivered product. My Ann Magnolia arrived very healthy and securely packaged. It is doing very well in it’s chosen spot in my backyard. I can’t wait to see it flower next season!————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received yesterday!——————————Glad you got it! We hope you are pleased! Beth | WBG

It is here is great shape Thank you we will plant it and watch it grow.————————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

I ordered 2 Ann Magnolia Tulip Trees. They were shipped very quickly with perfect packaging. The plants were larger than expected and in great shape.———————————–WBG Reply: Hi Sandy, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Ann Magnolia Tulip Tree. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

I would just like to express to everyone how pleased I am with my order. The tree arrived packed perfectly and full of leaves. I promptly planted it and I believe within a week or two new leaves were developing. I will certainly return to this company for my future garden purchases. Thank You for being a company to trust!!!! ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Gary – Thanks so much for your review of the Ann Magnolia tree you purchased from us and for the compliments! Glad to hear it’s growing nicely and we hope you enjoy this beautiful tree for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I thought when I ordered this magnolia that it would be just one stick/shoot. I was very happy to see that it was multi-branched and much larger than I ever would’ve expected. It has buds at the tips of many branches and can’t wait to see it bloom. I can’t remember the name of it but do you ever have the yellow tulip tree? ——————- WBG Reply: – Hi Maggie – Thanks so much for your review and for the compliments. Glad to hear you appreciate the larger size plants we grow and ship. Hope you enjoy your magnolia for years to come! Let us know of there’s every anything else we can help you with. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I had read about these online and was very happy when I saw Wilson Bros had them. The order came quickly and nicely packaged. The tree was large and healthy looking on receipt.