The 'Ann' Magnolia is one of the most popular small flowering trees for the Houston metro area. As part of the 'Little Girl' series, it was specifically bred to bloom 2-4 weeks later than other saucer magnolias, ensuring its spectacular chalice-shaped blooms aren't lost to late freezes. It is well-suited to our heavy clay soils and high humidity, maintaining a tidy, shrub-like form that works perfectly in smaller urban gardens or as a focal point in a larger landscape.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade; in Houston, morning sun with some protection from the harsh 3 PM sun is ideal.
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Medium; requires consistent moisture during the hot summer months. Heavy mulching helps retain moisture in clay soil.
Zones
4 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a slow-release, acid-loving plant food in early spring before the first bloom.
Pruning
Minimal; if shaping is desired, prune immediately after the spring flowering cycle is complete.
The 'Ann' Magnolia is one of the most popular small flowering trees for the Houston metro area. As part of the 'Little Girl' series, it was specifically bred to bloom 2-4 weeks later than other saucer magnolias, ensuring its spectacular chalice-shaped blooms aren't lost to late freezes. It is well-suited to our heavy clay soils and high humidity, maintaining a tidy, shrub-like form that works perfectly in smaller urban gardens or as a focal point in a larger landscape.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade; in Houston, morning sun with some protection from the harsh 3 PM sun is ideal.
Height x Width
8-12' Height x 8-12' Width
Water
Medium; requires consistent moisture during the hot summer months. Heavy mulching helps retain moisture in clay soil.
Zones
4 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a slow-release, acid-loving plant food in early spring before the first bloom.
Pruning
Minimal; if shaping is desired, prune immediately after the spring flowering cycle is complete.
