Magnolia 'Butterflies'

Considered one of the finest of all yellow-flowered Magnolias, it is certain to become a classic! Abundant 4- to 5-inch, rich yellow double flowers, each with 10 to 15 petals, are held upright like butterflies alighting on branches.

Developed as a cross between M. acuminata 'Fertile Myrtle' and M. denudata 'Sawada's Cream,' Butterflies is renowned for its lovely flower color, a deep yellow in cool climates and lighter with more heat. The flowers have a slightly twisted form that is lovely, really resembling the butterflies for which they are named! They arise in very late spring, which protects them from frosts in cool-spring climates.

Magnolias are spectacular both for their chalice-shaped flowers and bold foliage. They are truly plants for the connoisseur. Pollution tolerant, they make superb specimens, even in the urban landscape. As containerized plants, transplant shock from root disturbance is minimized.

Plant in a location protected from wind and free of competing roots. Moisture-retentive, acidic, organically enriched soil is preferred, as is full sun to partial shade. Magnolias need good soil in protected areas.

Growing in neat, pyramidal form, Butterflies is 16 feet tall and 10 feet wide in 14 years, eventually reaching to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide.

SKU: 36635
Genus: Magnolia
Species: hybrid
Variety: 'Butterflies'
Item Form: 2-Gallon
Size:
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit: Pyramidal
Light Requirements: Part ShadeFull Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Normal, loamy, Clay, Poor, Sandy
Bloom Start: Mid Spring
Bloom End: Late Spring
Uses:

• Border
• Cut Flowers
• Foliage Interest
• Privacy
• Specimen

Special Features:

• Bird Lovers
• Easy Care Plants
• Flower
• Free Bloomer
• Fragrance

Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: AK, GU, HI, PR, VI