Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgundy, Violet
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA x soulangiana 'Jurmag1'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Black Tulip Magnolia, Saucer Magnolia
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Black Tulip Magnolia Tree
Bilimbi
In German
Black Tulip Magnolia Tree
bilimbi
In French
Black Tulip Magnolia Arbre
bilimbi
In Spanish
Tulipán negro árbol de la magnolia
bilimbi
In Greek
Μαύρη Τουλίπα Magnolia Tree
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Black Tree Magnolia Tulip
bilimbi
In Polish
Black Tulip Magnolia Drzewo
bilimbi
In Latin
Magnolia lignum Niger Tulip
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Oxalidales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi
Season and care of Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tulip Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Tulip Magnolia is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tulip Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi Physical Information
Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tulip Magnolia height is 914.40 cm and width 304.80 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi are as follows:
Black Tulip Magnolia flower color: Burgundy and Violet
Black Tulip Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi
Care of Black Tulip Magnolia and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tulip Magnolia pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Tulip Magnolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.