Give 'Ann' magnolia full sun, at least six hours per day. Too much shade will affect the bloom. In warm climates, it enjoys shade from the afternoon sun.

Q: My ‘Ann’ magnolia tree lost its leaves early this year, and I noticed small white splotches all over the branches. What’s wrong with it?

People don't seem to notice the small tree in front of the Herman house, with its white, many-petalled blooms, but if passers-by knew it was a magnolia they might slow down to take a second look.

If it were up to Kunso Kim, head of collections and curator at The Morton Arboretum, we would see more magnolias around. “Magnolias are fascinating and fun, but not well understood in our reg… ...

ANSWER: Well, I'm glad to give you some good news about your magnolia. Nothing needs to be done, and your tree is in no danger. First, the pruning of the lower branches was not detrimental to the ...

Q: My ‘Ann’ magnolia tree lost its leaves early this year, and I noticed small white splotches all over the branches. What’s wrong with it? A: It sounds like your magnolia may have an insect ...

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