| Botanical Name | Magnolia x 'Ann' |
| Description | 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. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Magnolia x 'Ann' |
| Description | 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. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |