Botanical profile

Magnolia × 'Yellow Bird'

Latin name
Magnolia × Yellow Bird
Common name
Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'
Type
TREE
Family
Magnoliaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type
Acidic to slightly acidic, rich, cool and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Red, inconspicuous cone fruits
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Tree-like
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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