Magnolia – Ann

The ‘Ann’ magnolia tree is a member of the Little Girl series from the National Arboretum. ‘Ann’ was selected especially for its late bloom (mid-April to early May) avoiding the hazards of late frost. It has lightly scented red-purple, 7-9″ flowers that emerge from beautifully tapered buds. Best grown in normal garden soil and full sun.

• Produces impressive deep purple-red blooms that resemble tulips
• Blooms mid- to late March, with some blossoms reappearing in the summer
• Can be trained to grow as either a shrub or small tree