Pike's Pick for March 14, 2009
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| Black Tulip Japanese Magnolia |
| Magnolia x soulangiana 'Jurmag1' |
On sale this Saturday and Sunday (March 14th and March 15th) for 20% off
at your local
Pike Nurseries.
Species Native Range: Japan
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9*
Mature Size: 15-20 feet tall and 10 feet wide
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Rich, acidic, moist but well-drained
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Ease of Culture: Easy
The flowering Japanese magnolias (sometime call the saucer or tulip magnolias) are exceptionally beautiful early spring
blooming trees that produce tulip-shaped flowers before the arrival of the leaves. The Black Tulip magnolia sports
5-6 inch deep rosy/lavender flowers that begin to open in early to mid March. Medium green leaves appear after flowering on
this multi-trunked small tree.
Plant Black Tulip magnolia in full sun in amended and well-drained soil. Fertilize each spring after flowering with an
organic and/or slow release fertilizer. Prune as needed immediately after flowering.
Good companion plants include forsythia, loropetalum, redbud tree, creeping phlox, early season bulbs and cool season
annuals.
*Please note that late frosts can sometimes damage the flowers but rarely harm the tree itself.
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