Magnolia 'Genie' - Named ‘Genie’ because it meets 3 requirements: good garden tree, colour stability and good for further crossing. Compact, capricious growing, 3 m high after 10 years, up to 5-6 m. Tulip-shaped, dark red, fragrant flowers, 15 cm, which appear before the leaf emerges in April. Sporadic second flowering. Very stable in colour. Small green, oval leaves. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Grows on all soils, preferably slightly acidic. Good frost resistance. Tolerates semi-pavement.