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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

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:8-9 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
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.