Light
Full sun to part shade. More sun, more flowers.
Growing guide · Trees
Magnolia liliiflora × stellata
How to grow Magnolia 'Jane'.
Blooms late enough to dodge the frost.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 10–15 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide
- Spacing
- 10–12 ft from other trees and the house.
- Pets
- Pet-safe
Water
Water weekly the first two summers. The roots are shallow, so mulch and water in drought.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring in rich, slightly acidic soil. Set it at grade; magnolias resent being moved, so pick the spot once.
Feeding
A light slow-release feed in early spring.
Pruning
Prune lightly right after bloom, if at all. Next year's buds form in summer.
Through the year
Flowers in April or May, then dark green leaves. A few scattered blooms in summer. Fuzzy buds all winter.
If something's off
Magnolia scale shows as bumps on twigs. Powdery mildew in humid summers is cosmetic.
Why we stock it: It brings magnolia flowers to small yards and cold climates that usually lose them to frost.
Magnolia 'Jane'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Magnolia 'Jane'from $99.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it