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Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Black Beauty' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Black Beauty'

Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Black Beauty'

Fragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

Compact, upright deciduous small tree with mid-green elliptical leaves. Flowers have purple outer petals with creamy coloured interiors. Flowers freely, but flowers can be damaged by late frosts. Grows best in slightly acidic, fertile, moist soils.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. For more information see magnolia cultivation advice

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years