Magnolia 'Black Tulip' (Magnolia 'Black Tulip'): Deep Purple Goblets

Magnolia 'Black Tulip' is a stunning deciduous magnolia cultivar with enormous, deep burgundy-purple, tulip-shaped flowers that appear on bare branches in early spring.

Botanical Profile

Description and Features

This small tree grows 15–20 feet tall with an upright, pyramidal habit. The flowers are 6+ inches across, a rich, dark purple-red, goblet-shaped, appearing before the leaves. Foliage is green, turning yellow in fall.

Cultivation and Uses

'Black Tulip' prefers full sun to partial shade, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. It is a spectacular specimen tree for spring impact. Protect from late frosts which can damage flowers.

Origin

Bred by Mark Jury in New Zealand.