Magnolia liliiflora Nigra __pt_for_380897919010_40280217026594 In May egg-shaped buds open

In May egg-shaped buds open to give a stunning display of fragrant

evergreen perennial with long

This tree is suitable for most gardens and can be pruned to keep the size down or left to grow into a full size tree

paler at the edge of the four rounded petals

Height: 23-26’ (7-8m)  Spread:

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra __pt_for_380897919010_40280217026594 In May egg-shaped buds openBlack Lily Magnolia A really good magnolia cultivar for acid or neutral soils, Magnolia liliiflora Nigra is a medium sized, deciduous shrub with an upright habit, eventually becoming a multi stemmed tree; it is suitable for a smaller garden. The elliptical leaves are a glossy deep green, up to 9 20cm long. The erect, tulip shaped flowers are a rich, deep reddish purple (not black), paler inside, with the characteristic magnolia centre, and are borne