Magnolia liliiflora aka Lily Magnolia

Magnolia liliiflora, also known as Mulan magnolia, purple magnolia, red magnolia, lily magnolia, tulip magnolia, and woody-orchid, is a small tree native to southwest China but has been cultivated in China and Japan for centuries. It was introduced to English-speaking countries from Japan, hence the name Japanese magnolia, although it is not native to Japan. This deciduous shrub, sometimes reaching a height of 4m, blooms profusely in early spring with large pink to purple showy flowers before the leaf buds open. The cultivar 'Nigra' has gained recognition for its deeper-colored flowers. Magnolia liliiflora prefers acid or neutral soil and can thrive in full sun or light shade. It is often planted as an ornamental in North America and Europe, though its hybrid, the saucer magnolia, is more popular. This species is also one of the parents of the saucer magnolia, with the other parent being the Yulan magnolia. The lily magnolia, as it is commonly called, is a large deciduous shrub that produces pink or reddish-purple blossoms in April and early May. It is favored for informal screens or hedges and its spring flower display. Growing up to 8 to 12 feet in height with a similar spread, it has a compact rounded form and displays lily-shaped flowers with six or seven petals, each petal measuring 3 to 4 inches long. The shrub's dark green leaves appear as the flowers fade, and it is often grown as a specimen or accent plant in sunny areas.