Botanical Name: Common Names:
Magnolia liliiflora Nigra Black Lily Magnolia,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Spreading, Upright
Description:
Liliflora Nigra is a stunning small deciduous shrub to small tree that gets to about 3m tall by 1m wide. From late winter to early spring spectacular long flowering blooms of dark purple appear making it a absolute stand out feature to the landscape. Suitable for planting as a single feature or in a grouped garden display. Can also be trained as a espalier.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Magnoliaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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