Perfect for small gardens, Magnolia 'Ann' is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with slightly fragrant reddish-purple flowers in mid to late spring. Chalice-shaped, the blossoms, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), count 6-8 erect tepals, purple-red on the outside and fading to pale pink inside. While this Magnolia flowers primarily in spring, it may continue to bloom sporadically thereafter where moisture is adequate. The foliage of ovate, medium green leaves turns golden-yellow in fall. This hybrid Magnolia blooms at an early age and makes an elegant, small specimen tree.