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Black Tulip
Bred in New Zealand by leading Magnolia breeders, Felix and Mark Jury, Magnolia Black Tulip® is stunning. This woody tree grows well in most climates, tolerating all but the coldest temperatures. It performs best in the sun and enjoys protection from strong winds. In early Spring the reward is a mass of magnificent, 6 inch black-purple, goblet-shaped flowers. Magnolia Black Tulip® is an upright smaller tree growing to a height of 11½ feet, making it suitable for smaller gardens or featured in larger landscape plantings.
Key Features
- Superb, goblet-shaped blooms up to 6 inches across
- Stunning black-purple color
- Quick to flower - flowers within the first few seasons
- Smaller-growing tree, compact enough for most gardens
- Pruning is generally not necessary, except for early training of the plant
- Grows well in most climates
Suggested Uses
General garden / landscape plant.
Growth Habit
Deciduous upright tree.
Flower Size
Goblet-shaped flowers up to 6 inches across.
Mature Height
11.5 feet for 10 year old tree
Mature Width
4.5 feet for 10 year old tree
Hardiness
Cold hardy, hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Flowering Period
Flowers before leaves are produced in early Spring.
Number Of Flowers
Hundreds of flowers on a mature tree.
Flower Color
Black-purple colored blooms.
Foliage
Dark green leaves 6 inches x 4 inches.
Pruning/Pinching
Pruning is unnecessary, however, crossed or competing branches can be removed while the plant is young to improve its shape
Light Needs
Full sun.
Water Needs
Average water requirements for medium to large tree.
Fertilizer
Apply 1 to 4 handfuls controlled release fertilizer (20:12:16) in Spring.
Disease Tolerance
No particular disease problems.
Pest Issues
No particular pest problems.
Special Care
None
Varietal/Cultivar Name
JURmag1