Magnolia, Butterflies Magnolia

Butterflies Magnolia is a compact upright pyramidal deciduous tree with late foliage growth without fall color and non-fading flowers.   The upright, lemon scented soft yellow flowers bloom from late winter into early spring before the foliage emerges.  Best color in full sun and moist, slightly-acidic, well-drained soil.  

Type:	Tree
Origins:	M. acuminata x M. denudata
Height:	15' - 20’
Spread:	10' - 15'
Spacing:	12’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for powdery mildew, dieback, leaf spots, canker, and anthracnose.  Potential pests include weevils, scale, thrips, and snails.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, and Foundation Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Gardenia Radicans

IMAGE: Feifeihuang91, Yellow magnolia, CC BY-SA 4.0