Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip'

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 m – 3 m

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' frost tolerant?

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Black Tulip’ produces exceptionally large, deep burgundy-purple, tulip-shaped flowers in late winter and early spring. The blooms emerge on bare branches, creating a dramatic, sculptural display with some of the richest magnolia colouring available.

Does Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fragrant

Flower Colour:

Purple

No

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' is Native to A cultivated hybrid between Magnolia denudata (China) and Magnolia liliiflora (Japan), developed in New Zealand for its dramatic flower colour.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and early-season pollinators emerging at the end of winter. The branching structure provides perching and shelter for small birds, while the broad leaves create shaded understory areas that support beneficial insects and microfauna once in leaf.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Black Tulip’ performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in alkaline, heavy clay or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong bud development, stable growth and its signature richly coloured flowering.

Is Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires consistent watering, and once established ‘Black Tulip’ has moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in moist, well-drained soils and benefits from deep, occasional watering through hot or extended dry periods to maintain healthy foliage, bud formation and reliable flowering.