Magnolia 'Ann' (Ann Magnolia)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Cultivar | 'Ann' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Developed at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4-H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -28.9 - (-6.7) |
Temperature (°F) | -20-20 |
Height | 2-3 m |
Spread | 2-3 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Compact, round habit. |
Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant or used for the bright colour. |
Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer. |
Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun, and sheltered from cold winds. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | The green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long and turn yellow in the autumn. |
Flower Description | The flowers are pale pink on the inside and dark pink on the outside. It has 6-8 petals and grows 10 cm across. |