The Care of a Jane Magnolia Tree

Jane magnolia trees (Magnolia x 'Jane') belong to a group of hybrid magnolia trees that were developed for the National Arboretum in the '50s. These small trees produce reddish purple flowers in the late spring. With the proper care, your Jane magnolia tree can reach 15 feet in height. Hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 5a, the Jane magnolia is a beautiful, fragrant addition to your garden.

Things You'll Need

• Soil testing kit
• Pruning shears

Instructions

1. Plant your tree in a place where it has enough room to grow. Jane magnolias can reach 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide.

2. Pick a spot that gets full sunlight in the morning and partial sunlight in the afternoon.

3. Perform a soil test to determine your soil's pH. You can get a kit at a nearby nursery or hardware store. Jane magnolias prefer soil that is slightly acidic.

4. Water often and make sure the soil is constantly moist.

5. Prune dying sections and old growth each year in the early spring to stimulate new growth in your tree.

Tips & Warnings

• Jane magnolia trees grow very slowly, in many cases just a few inches per year.

References

• Arboy Day Foundation: Magnolia, Jane Magnolia x 'Jane'
• Nature Hills Nursery: The Jane Magnolia x Jane Tree
• MGE: Jane Magnolia