Jane magnolia also tolerates most soils, as long as they are well-draining.
Jane Magnolia Care
Water is the primary care requirement for Jane magnolia as it is established.
Once the plant matures, it becomes less dependent on water.
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In cooler regions, opt for a full-sun site.
The plant will benefit from partial shade in warmer regions.
If a magnolia gets too much hot sun, the blooms could suffer from sunscald.
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Soil
Jane magnolia grows best in organically rich, medium-moisture, neutral toslightly acidicsoil.
Water
This deciduous shrub must be watered weeklytwo to three times per weekfor the first growing season.
When it’s hot, increase the water to soak the ground up to 8 inches.
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If the magnolia is well-established, it’s moderately tolerant to drought.
Temperature and Humidity
This shrub can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 or -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
It also needs proper air circulation to avoid powdery mildew, its biggest threat.
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Fertilizer
Once Jane magnolia is established, fertilize it in the spring every two to three years.
To fertilize, it’s possible for you to spread compost around the plant in spring and water it.
Then, in early fall, use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants like Holly Tone.
For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.
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Only remove dead or damaged branches immediately after the plant flowers.
It is advisable to prune away anysuckersthat might develop to keep the shrubs looking neat.
If you gotta reshape your magnolia, wait until after bloom.
Beyond that, do not prune the Jane magnolia at all.
Jane magnolia trees or shrubs do not heal well from heavy cutting.
Here’s how:
Overwintering
Jane Magnolia is a cold-hardy tree that can survive freezing winter temperatures.
Also,leaf spotcan affect magnolia leaves due to fungal and bacterial causes, but this is rare.
What Do Jane Magnolia Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The signature pink-purple magnolia flowers on this plant are about 4 inches wide and have white centers.
Jane magnolia flowers have a light fruity scent.
How to Encourage More Blooms
The main factor affecting the plant’s blooms is water.
This shrub loves moist soil and will produce flowers only if watered regularly.
Deadheading Jane Magnolia Flowers
Jane magnolia flowers don’t require deadheading.
They fall to the ground once spent, usually lasting up to a month.
Like any plant, it is vulnerable to environmental conditions and external factors.
Keeping the soil moist will halt the situation and encourage optimal growth.
It is difficult to identify, but the first sign of the disease is twig dieback.
The fungus enters the vascular tissues of the plant and usually spreads quickly.
The fungus blocks the water-conducting vessels and causes eventual plant death.
In larger or mature trees, the disease can persist for many years before it kills the tree.
It’s not reversible since it is systemic.
you might postpone the tree’s death by keeping it fertilized and watered thoroughly.
It commonly occurs at the height of summer.
Leaves may eventually turn yellow and die, and branches may twist, break, or look disfigured.
Jane magnolia shrubs can grow to be 10 to 15 feet tall.
Magnolias are known to be messy trees, mainly because they’re large trees with large flowers.
Jane magnolias are one of the neater magnolias since they’re smaller, producing less of a flowering mess.
The flowers have a light, pleasant fragrance but will not perfume your yard with a notable scent.
