• Deciduous
    mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Dark purple red
  • Height
    9m (30ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tree
    Vigorous, upright, open-branched tree. Heavy-textured blooms which resemble dark tulips and retain their neat shape
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds.
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA 'Black Tulip'

 
Large £80.00 each 
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
Specimen £110.00 each 
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
  • Additional Features
    Burncoose speciality
    See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    Good to know
    M. 'Vulcan' x M. 'Iolanthe'. Blooms are more wind-tolerant than looser types of flowers. First flowers on young trees might not be true to colour and size.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand. 1998. Mark Jury.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - larger gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Tulip
    To 15cm (6in) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
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Magnolia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Magnolia - Care Guide
Magnolia - Hybridisation
Magnolia - Propagation
Magnolia - Spotlight Videos
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
9m (30ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

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