Jury magnolias

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These are some of the most spectacular of the new Magnolias bred in the world today. Size, shape and colour make these distinctly different. Bred by Mark Jury in New Zealand, they are renowned as the best of the new RED breeding in the world. As an example FELIX has massive size blooms the size of an adult's head in soft rich pink and BLACK TULIP has small tulip shaped blooms of rich deep burgundy black. Cold hardy, hardy in USDA Zone 5.

Black Tulip

Bred in New Zealand by leading Magnolia breeders, Felix and Mark Jury, Magnolia Black Tulip® is a stunning new addition to Magnolia collections.

This woody tree is ideal for general plantings and grows well in most climates, tolerating all but the coldest temperatures; it performs best in the sun and enjoys protection from strong winds.

Black Tulip® magnolia produces magnificent, 6 inch black-purple, goblet-shaped flowers almost tulip like, in early Spring.

Black Tulip® magnolia is an upright smaller tree growing to a height of 25 ft, suitable for smaller gardens or featured in larger landscape

Key Features of Black Tulip

• Superb, goblet-shaped blooms up to 6 inches across
• Stunning black-purple color
• Quick to flower - flowers within the first few seasons
• Smaller-growing tree, compact enough for most gardens
• Pruning is generally not necessary, except for early training of the plant
• Grows well in most climates

Suggested Uses

General garden / landscape plant.

Growth Habit

Deciduous upright tree.

Flower Size

Goblet-shaped flowers up to 6 inches across.

Mature Height

Up to 25 ft.

Mature Width

10 to 15 feet wide

Hardiness

Cold hardy, hardy in USDA Zone 5.

Flowering Period

Flowers before leaves are produced in early Spring.

Number Of Flowers

Hundreds of flowers on a mature tree.

Flower Color

Black-purple colored blooms.

Foliage

Dark green leaves 6 inches x 4 inches.

Pruning/Pinching

Pruning is unnecessary, however, crossed or competing branches can be removed while the plant is young to improve its shape

Light Needs

Full sun.

Water Needs

Average water requirements for medium to large tree.

Fertilizer

Apply 1 to 4 handfuls, controlled release fertilizer (20:12:16) in Spring.

Disease Tolerance

No particular disease problems.

Pest Issues

No particular pest problems.

Special Care

None

Felix

Bred in New Zealand by leading Magnolia breeders, Felix and Mark Jury, Magnolia Felix® is a stunning new addition to Magnolia collections.

This woody tree is ideal for general plantings and grows well in most climates, tolerating all but the coldest temperatures; it performs best in the sun and enjoys protection from strong winds.

Felix® magnolia produces magnificent 12 inch large open faced hot pink flowers in early Spring.

Felix® magnolia is an upright smaller tree growing to a height of 40 ft, suitable for smaller gardens or featured in larger landscape plantings.

Key Features of Felix^®

• 'Felix' is an excellent landscape tree because of large brightly colored flowers
• Interesting lighter green foliage
• Gorgeous hot pink flower color
• 'Felix' displays large, opulent flowers up to 12 inches in diameter
• Pruning is generally not necessary, except for early training of the plant
• Grows well in most climates

Suggested Uses

General garden / landscape plant.

Growth Habit

Upright stout pyramidal shaped tree.

Flower Size

Up to 12 inches.

Mature Height

40 ft

Mature Width

10 to 15 feet wide

Hardiness

Cold hardy; hardy in Zone 5.

Flowering Period

Flowers before leaves are produced in early Spring.

Number Of Flowers

Hundreds of flowers on a mature tree.

Flower Color

Hot pink blooms.

Fragrance

Highly fragrant.

Foliage

Light green leaves 10 inches x 8 inches, smooth on top and pubescent on underside. (Lighter green than most Magnolias).

Pruning/Pinching

Pruning is unnecessary, however, crossed or competing branches can be removed while the plant is young to improve its shape

Light Needs

Full sun.

Soil Needs

Friable, well drained soil with good organic matter content best, but will tolerate range of soil types.

Water Needs

Average water requirements for medium to large tree.

Fertilizer

Apply 1 to 4 handfuls, controlled release fertilizer (20:12:16) in Spring.

Disease Tolerance

No particular disease problems.

Pest Issues

No particular pest problems.

Special Care

None.

Special Notes

This tree is grown mainly as a garden or commercial specimen for its large and colorful flowers. Suitable for larger landscape projects where flowers are viewed from a distance. Though Felix flowers on 5 to 6 year old plants as with other Magnolias, it appears to be slower when compared to Black Tulip.