The culmination of 15 yrs. of breeding - a compact, small tree maturing at 10-13 ft. tall. Sensational black-red buds open to small, globular tulip-shaped blooms of deep rich, maroon-purple - both inner and outer surfaces. Reflexed tepal tips fade to a lighter magenta-rose. ‘Genie’ has lightly scented blooms.

Spectacular large, ruby-red flowers and compact size characterize this trouble-free nursery plant. Even the large winter flower buds are ornamentally appealing with their distinctively thick protective covering of brownish gray "fur" to shield them from the cold. In full bloom, this short plant is un-rivaled for attractiveness because the blooms are so up easy to see up close.

This tree has it all with dramatic, goblet-shaped blooms of black-purple, up to 6 in. across on quick-to-flower small trees. Larger growing, and with darker flowers than 'Genie'™. These flowers are by far the darkest colored of magnolia blooms. Their fragrance and dense presentation on small trees justifies planting Black Tulip® near doorways and paths.