SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia x 'Rose Marie'

COMMON NAME: Rose Marie Magnolia

GARDEN SIZE: 10 to 12 feet tall by ~8 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full sun to filtered sun; partial shade tolerated; shelter from harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Deep, nutrient-rich, acidic, well-drained soil; maintain even moisture while establishing; reduce watering once established

HABIT (FORM): Compact small tree; upright with graceful branching

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; deep green leaves emerge after bloom

FLOWERS: Large bright pink blooms with lemony fragrance; prolific, very late, frost-hardy buds; exceptionally long bloom window (up to 6 weeks), ~4 weeks later than most magnolias

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid; 'Daybreak' and 'Pink Surprise' parentage

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