MAGNOLIA LILIIFLORA `BETTY`

Plant Type-Tree Hardiness- ZONE 4-8 Mature Size-Height- 10 - 15 Ft Width- 10 -15 Ft Flower Color - Purple Shades Description- ‘Betty’ is a cross between ‘Nigra’ and ‘Rosea’and noted for its compact, shrubby habit. It has slightly fragrant, purple-red flowers with white interiors that bloom from April through May that will sporadically rebloom throughout the summer. Green leaves will turn yellow in the fall. Use as a large flowering shrub or plant along borders to create a ‘hedge’.  Attributes-Large purple-red and white flowers Blooms from April-May Less apt to suffer spring frost Cross between 'Nigra' and 'Rosea'