Black Beauty

Magnolia x brooklynensis

Black Beauty is named for the rich dark purple colour of its flowers (although they are not black). The flowers have white centres.

Black Beauty is slow-growing, eventually producing an upright conical form.

Black Beauty magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £85.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

History

Black Beauty is one of a number of Magnolias developed by Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, near New York. It was developed in the 1990s and released in 2001.

In Magnolia circles the term "black" generally refers to flowers with the darkest purple hues.

Black Beauty characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateSlow
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourPurple
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 13-Mar-2023.

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