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Magnolia x brooklynensis Yellow Bird

Yellow Bird Magnolia

Deep yellow, fragrant flowers are late to bloom and while pyramidal in shape when young, it displays a straight trunk and rounded form at maturity.

  • »  Pyramidal when young, maturing to a straight trunk and a rounded crown
  • »  Fragrant yellow flowers at the ends of twigs appear simultaneously with the leaves
  • »  Infrequent bunches of seeds, (cucumbers) are green in late summer, ripening red, drying brown
  • »  Fallen red fruits will attract ground birds
  • »  Narrow pointed green leaves, up to 25 cm long
  • »  Fall colour is yellow, gold and brown
  • »  Bloom Time: April
  • »  Flower Size: 7 cm

2gal
$156.00
5gal
$221.00
7gal
$406.25
B&B in Container
$481.00
15gal Treeform Low Inventory
$503.75
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:8-9 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Fragrant
Fruit
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Pyramidal
Rounded
Tree form
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'

Unlike most magnolia, which are grown as a multi-stemmed form, Yellow Bird magnolia usually has a straight trunk. Grows best in a slightly acidic soil and is intolerant of drought, excessive moisture, and pollution. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering, to allow the plant enough time to reset buds for the following year.