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Yellow Bird Magnolia

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

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun

  • Low

  • Height
    35—50 feet

  • Spread
    20—35 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Magnolia acuminata 'Yellow Bird'
Plant Type Trees
Plant Subtype TEMPERATE FLOWERING TREE
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Low
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
Height 35—50 feet
Spread 20—35 feet
Habit Pyramidal
Special Uses Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Flower Color Yellow
Bloom Time Spring

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