Yellow Bird Magnolia

Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird'

Bright canary yellow 3 1/2 inch flowers appear more dependably since they emerge with the foliage late in the spring after the danger of frosts. Plant as an accent or specimen. A Brooklyn Botanic Garden introduction. Deciduous.

Plant Type Native, Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring
Height25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft)
Spread25' - 35' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Deer
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
Yellow Bird Magnolia | Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird' || Bright canary yellow 3 1/2 inch flowers appear more dependably since they emerge with the foliage late in the spring after the danger of frosts. Plant as an accent or specimen. A Brooklyn Botanic Garden introduction. Deciduous.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Sun, Late Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia