What kind of tree is this

[Tabbie07]

Hi, I have only been living here about a year and when I moved in I noticed a tree in the yard that I didnt know. The flowers are purple and they resemble a tulip. I have looked up tulip trees, but the only thing I can find are ones with yellow and orange flowers and the leaves have four probes,and the tree I have is totally different.. Some one please help me. Here is the link where I have uploaed the photos.



http://lyricpost.tripod.com/


Oh, Also, these pictures of the leaves are actual size

[blondemommyof2]

not sure what it is called but it's a pretty tree!

[Tabbie07]

Yea me either :( I'm trying to find out becuase i want to prune it or trim it and I need to know what kind so I will know how to do this

[pruninggal]

Pretty sure it's a Magnolia... not sure which one.

Good luck!
Pruninggal

[blondemommyof2]

maybe a Magnolia x soulangeana
looks like that might be it... and yea it's called tulip tree too

[sbriggs]

Yes that is Magnolia x soulangeana looks like a named variety named 'Jane' it is also referred to as a saucer magnolia. I have two and they are great trees, unless the buds get zapped by a late frost.

[Tabbie07]

Thank u all so much for your help. Now I have a name, I can research on when to trim it.

Thank u all again

[pruninggal]

With regards to "trimming", if it's planted in the correct place (where it can be allowed to reach it's full size) you won't need to do much pruning. Definately do not "head back" or "tip" the branches - this will cause a lot of unwanted and unhealthy growth. Not sure where you are located but the best time to do it is in the winter, or when they go deciduous.

Good luck!
Pruninggal

[Tabbie07]

Well I live in Georgia, and the tree is planted in front of my house, and the tree is about 9 ft tall

[atthistime]

I know what you mean about the late frosts, sbriggs. I have a wisteria that I've trained into a tree and it buds out too early every year so I have to run the sprinkler on it when we have a frost warning.
I can't seem to get the picture from your link, TabbieO7 I keep getting a music site..