Magnolia 'Jane'

Jane Magnolia

Magnolia ‘Jane’ (Jane Magnolia) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a compact, upright to rounded habit. It produces large, tulip-shaped reddish-purple flowers with white interiors in mid-spring, usually before or as the foliage emerges, and it may rebloom lightly in midsummer. As one of the Little Girl magnolias, it blooms later than many early magnolias, so the flowers are less likely to be damaged by spring frosts.

Type: Shrub / small tree
Mature Size: 12–15' W × 15–20' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Compact, upright to rounded

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid-spring; moderate (about 2–3 weeks), with occasional light rebloom in midsummer

Wildlife: Bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for specimen planting, foundation beds, mixed shrub borders, and small gardens. Its later bloom time, compact habit, and rich flower color make it one of the best magnolias for smaller landscapes in colder regions.

Care:
Plant in a protected site with fertile, well-drained soil and avoid hot, dry exposures. Water regularly while establishing, mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist, and prune only if needed just after flowering. Magnolia roots can be sensitive to disturbance, so it is best planted where it can remain in place. 

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Fuchsia

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Compact, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No