Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia liliflora ‘Nigra’Soil: Reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal. Will also thrive in heavy clay.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: Late SpringFlowering colour: Goblet-shaped, dark reddish-purple flowersEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: A compact variety with dark purple-red flowers which appear from an earlier age.Magnolia liliflora ‘Nigra’ is a wide-spreading but compact medium-sized shrub with broad, shining green leaves. The slender tulip-like flowers gradually open wide to reveal their vinous-purple outside and creamy white, stained purple inside, which are freely produced from late spring to early summer. This Magnolia is best in a sheltered position and is tolerant of high atmospheric pollution