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Magnolia 'Ann' (Little Girl hybrid magnolia)

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Botanical Name: Magnolia 'Ann' mag-NO-lee-ah

Common Name: Little Girl hybrid magnolia Genus: Magnolia

This hardy cross between M. liliiflora and M. stellata is an open, deciduous shrub up to 20 feet tall and wide. It blooms in early spring and sporadically into fall, with goblet-shaped, deep pinkish-red flowers that are 7 to 9 inches long.
Care: Grow in moist, well-drained, preferably acidic to neutral soil in sun or partial shade; magnolias do not tolerate wet feet. Magnolia flowerbuds are susceptible to late-season frosts; shelter large-leaved species from windy locations. Prune trees and deciduous shrubs in late winter or late summer to prevent bleeding of sap; prune minimally to maintain a healthy framework..
Propagation: Sow seeds in autumn or stratify to hasten germination. Root softwood cuttings in early summer. Magnolias can be layered in early spring, grafted in winter, and propagated by bud in summer.
Problems: Bacterial leaf spot, spot anthracnose, canker, dieback, butt rot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fungal spots, weevils, snails, scale insects, thrips, planthoppers.

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Height	15 ft. to 30 ft.
Spread	15 ft. to 30 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Spring
Flower Color	Pink Flower; Red Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Flowering Tree, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style	Formal Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest
Type	Trees

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