The Yellow Bird Magnolia, also known as Magnolia 'Yellow Bird,' is a stunning flowering tree that belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. Here are some key details about this beautiful plant:
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Appearance: The Yellow Bird Magnolia is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) and spreads about 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) wide. It has an upright, pyramidal shape with dense foliage.
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Flowers: One of the main attractions of the Yellow Bird Magnolia is its large, fragrant flowers. The blossoms are a beautiful shade of creamy yellow, resembling the color of a canary bird. They appear in early spring before the leaves emerge, creating a striking display.
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Foliage: The leaves of the Yellow Bird Magnolia are oval-shaped and glossy green. They provide an attractive backdrop to the vibrant flowers during the growing season.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains; GA Native |
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Height: |
40’ |
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Spread: |
25' |
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Spacing: |
25’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Regular water in first year, planted in well draining soil, fertilize yearly
LANDSCAPE USES: Accent, Specimen, Urban Spaces
COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Dogwood, Osmanthus
IMAGES: Wendy Cutler from Vancouver, Canada, 20120616 ComoxNicola MagnoliaYellowBird Cutler IMAG0255 (7384703532), CC BY 2.0, (2) Jerzy Strzelecki, Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' 01(js), Lodz (Poland), CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Wendy Cutler from Vancouver, Canada, Magnolia Yellow Bird, CC BY 2.0
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