SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia × 'JURmag2', PPAF

COMMON NAME: Felix® Magnolia

GARDEN SIZE: 16 to 22 feet tall by 5 to 7 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5 to 9

EXPOSURE: Full sun; protect from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Deep, enriched, moist, well-drained soil; neutral to acidic pH; water deeply and regularly while establishing

HABIT (FORM): Upright, pyramidal, compact

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; light green foliage

FLOWERS: Enormous 12" hot pink, highly fragrant blooms in early spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid; Magnolia Atlas (hybrid between Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’ and Magnolia ‘Mark Jury’) and Magnolia ‘Vulcan’ (which is a hybrid of Magnolia campbellii 'Lanarth' x Magnolia liliiflora)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Maintain rich, organic soil; light spring feeding with organic compost as needed; mulch to conserve moisture

PRUNING: Prune immediately after flowering; avoid heavy pruning

TOXICITY FLAGS: None known

USES: Small specimen tree