Magnolia ‘Butterflies’

('Butterflies', Magnolia)


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Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Butterflies? is a deciduous hybrid magnolia and is noted for its non-fading yellow flowers, late vegetative growth, compact pyramidal form and hardiness to both heat and cold. It typically grows as an upright, pyramidal tree to 18-20? tall with a single trunk. It also grows as a multi-stemmed shrub. Upright, tulip-like, yellow flowers (to 4-5? across) bloom in late winter to early spring. Each flower has 10-16 tepals. Flowers have a light lemon oil aroma. Flowers typically cover the tree with a profuse bloom for about 7-9 days. Foliage does not begin to emerge until the tepals have fallen. Dark green leaves (to 8? long) are oblong-elliptic with cuspidate tips. Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, but produces little fall color (gray-brown).

Description

Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best sited in areas protected from high wind. Somewhat tolerant of urban conditions.

Additional information

Common Name

'Butterflies', Magnolia

Botanical Name

Magnolia 'Butterflies'

Container/Amount

2.5 inch caliper

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

20 ft.

Width

15 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

early spring

Flower Color

yellow

Fragrance

Yes

Foliage Color

dark green

Deer Resistant

No

Fall Color

gray/brown

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