Magnolia Jane - 90-110cm, 5lt

Magnolia ‘Jane’ is a slow-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree of compact, bushy, upright habit. Its ovate, dark green leaves, appear with copper tints in spring, and turn yellow to copper-bronze in autumn. Beautiful, fragrant, tulip-like flowers bloom in May and June. Late blooming protects buds from late spring frosts. Flowers have narrow tepals, red-purple outside, pure white inside, and emerge on bare branches before the leaves. Magnolia ‘Jane’ prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Its roots are easily damaged, therefore, it shouldn’t be removed once established. It needs protection form harsh, drying winter winds. Tolerant of clay soils, heat, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia ‘Jane’ is a wonderful flowering shrub, perfect for small informal, cottage, urban or woodland gardens. It is great as a specimen plant and for informal hedges and screens, excellent for lawns, foundations, and shrub borders.