Magnolia “Black Tulip”

A vigorous, upright, open-branched, deciduous tree with oval leaves up to 15cm long. Before the leaves open, from early to mid-spring, it produces abundant, cup-shaped, rich red-purple flowers, 15cm or more across, with rounded petals

Ultimate height 4–8 metres in 20–50 years
Ultimate spread 4–8 metres
Full sun/partial shade, in a south or west facing, sheltered location
Hardy in most of the UK