Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Jane Magnolia

Botanical name: liliiflora ‘jane’

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: 15-18 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: spring and summer

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: purple/red/pink/white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: no more than 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: remove dead or damaged branches as soon as the plant is finished flowering for the season

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: screening plant

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts pollinators

Watering instructions: keep consistently moist but not soggy

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 4 times a year between late april and mid july

Best time to plant: late fall or early spring

Best type of soil: clay

Companion plants: lavender, hydrangeas, camellias

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested

Invasive species: no