There are severe constraints on the supply side of the provision of infrastructure in Asia. The infrastructure financing gap between what is invested in Asia-Pacific (around US$48 billion) and what is needed (US$228 billion) is around US$180 billion every year.
Placed in the centre of a garden bed, they can be underplanted with low growing shrubs and bulbous plants for an harmonious effect; or underplanted with grass for a contrasting statement. Alternatively, the tree can be situated at the end of a long garden to draw visitors out into the garden.
Jane magnolia's short stature makes it a suitable small tree for growing under power lines or other areas where space is limited. You can easily prune it when young into a more shrub-like habit, making it suitable as a foundation or border shrub. You can also leave it to its own devices to form an informal hedge.