Hardiness
Zone 4
Discover the plant
Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'
FamilyMagnoliaceae
Magnolia × 'Yellow Bird' is a striking hybrid magnolia, notable for its late blooming, butter-yellow, green-tinged, upright tulip-shaped flowers that emerge after the foliage, better protecting them from spring frosts. Its elegant pyramidal habit, exceptional floriferousness, and good hardiness make it a remarkable choice as a specimen accent tree, in a free-standing hedge, or integrated into an ornamental bed. It adapts well to fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils and prefers a sunny to semi-shaded exposure, sheltered from dry winds. Its moderate growth, compact and upright structure, and luminous floral color give 'Yellow Bird' a strong and lasting visual impact in Quebec gardens looking for an original, hardy, and low-maintenance magnolia.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorYELLOW
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRed, inconspicuous cone fruits
Maximum height6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Maximum width2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-28°C
