Magnolia ‘Genie’
$284.99
Magnolia ‘Genie’ is a compact, narrow deciduous tree with black-red buds, fragrant deep burgundy cup-shaped spring flowers, dark green foliage, and golden-yellow fall color.
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Description
Magnolia ‘Genie’ brings dramatic spring color to a compact, upright tree. Black-red buds open before the leaves into large, lightly fragrant, deep burgundy to maroon-purple flowers held in neat cups, while the narrow pyramidal crown fits comfortably into smaller gardens.
The main spring flush can be followed by occasional summer flowers when moisture is adequate. Fresh foliage emerges dark maroon, matures to rich green, and turns coppery bronze or golden yellow in fall, extending the display well beyond bloom time.
Choose a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Use this low-maintenance tree as an architectural specimen, a vertical accent in a flowering border, or a compact focal point for a courtyard or patio.
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 13 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | March, April, May |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Red |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Cutting Garden, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Genie Magnolia |
| Cultivation | Plant in a sheltered position with moist, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while establishing and protect flower buds from cold winds and late frost. |
| Usps | Black-red buds open into large, fragrant, deep burgundy spring cups., A narrow pyramidal crown gives a full tree display in limited space., Deep burgundy spring cups open from striking black-red buds. |
| Propagation | Propagate from softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Pests | May be affected by scale insects, horse chestnut scale, capsid bugs, and weevils. |
| Diseases | May be affected by coral spot, Phytophthora root rot, gray mold, honey fungus, viruses, fungal leaf spot, canker, and powdery mildew. |
| Pruning | Prune minimally between midsummer and early autumn, removing only damaged or misplaced growth. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist and well drained; water regularly while establishing. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
| Common Name | Genie Magnolia |