Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Black Tulip | Rowan Ravensbill | |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tulip has deep ruby red flowers, the darkest of any Magnolia variety. | This rowan tree is named for the the black colour of its winter buds. It also features yellow autumn leaves and orange berries. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Black Tulip | Rowan Ravensbill | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Occasional flooding Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Magnolia Black Tulip | Rowan Ravensbill | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Crimson Magenta | White |
| Flowering month | April | May |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Gold | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | South Korea |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |