Jane Magnolia

Jane Magnolia is a truly gorgeous tree that is a statement piece wherever it’s planted. A multi-stemmed, late-blooming Magnolia, less likely than others to suffer from frost damage in spring, fuzzy reddish-purple buds open into a white flower. Blooming in mid-spring before the leaves emerge, lightly fragrant flowers are dramatic and showy. After the initial bloom, 6″ green leaves don the tree throughout the season until autumn when they turn yellow or bronze. If you’re lucky enough, the occasional bloom is possible throughout the summer. In winter, the attractive branching structure is accented by smooth gray bark. Jane Magnolia is a cross between Magnolia liliiflora ‘Reflorescens’ and Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily.’

The genus Magnolia was named after French botanist Pierre Magnol a French botanist who was a Director of the Royal Botanic Garden of Montpellier. The name was first used in 1703 referring to a flowering tree found on the island of Martinique.

Magnolias are ancient trees and have survived for millions of years, predating bees and other winged pollinators. Some sources say magnolias date back 58 million years, while others say 100 million years. One thing is certain, they are old and have survived the Ice Age and continental drift!

Associated with nobility, perseverance, and dignity, magnolias are often used in floral arrangements, particularly wedding bouquets to symbolize purity.

Complete information on this species can be found at the source link below:
Information Source: https://kb.jniplants.com/jane-magnolia
Plant Source: Johnson’s Nursery