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Yellow Bird Magnolia

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

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Overview

The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is a notable deciduous tree, reaching heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-25 feet. Praised for its upright habit, it unfolds lance-shaped green leaves and produces large, tulip-like, aromatic yellow flowers in late spring. This magnolia thrives in Zones 4-9, requires full sun to partial shade, and well-drained acidic soil. A standout specimen for accent or focal points in landscapes with moderate space.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — the Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is adaptable to a range of soil types

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — often just as the last frosts bid farewell; while it thrives in full sun

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — shrub / tree for full or half

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — shrub / tree with yellow blooms

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — Known for its vibrant canary-yellow blooms

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — a striking ornamental tree

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — this magnolia can tolerate partial shade

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — serves as a captivating centerpiece in any landscape design; which will enchant viewers for years to come

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — which will enchant viewers for years to come

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is a notable deciduous tree; aromatic yellow flowers in late spring

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — This magnolia thrives in Zones 4-9, requires full sun to partial shade, and well-drained acidic soil; aromatic

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — reaching heights of 30-40 feet with a spread of 20-25 feet

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — a striking ornamental tree; while it thrives in full sun

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — offering a brilliant display before the leaves fully unfurl

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — allowing for flexible placement within the landscape.<br><br>For an optimal display

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — A standout specimen for accent or focal points in landscapes with moderate space; often just as the last frosts

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — Regular watering and mulching will help to maintain soil moisture and temperature

Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia 'Yellow Bird') — reaching up to 3 inches in length

Photographs by 12 contributors

Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, CC BY 2.0 · source
Bettina Arrigoni, CC BY 2.0 · source
KikoAKT01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Wendy Cutler from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Andrew Weitzel from Lancaster, PA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jonathan Billinger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
DMSDMS215, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Melissa McMasters from Memphis, CC BY 2.0 · source

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