Description
Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best sited in areas protected from high wind. Somewhat tolerant of urban conditions. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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‘Butterflies’ is a deciduous hybrid magnolia and is noted for its non-fading yellow flowers, late vegetative growth, compact pyramidal form and hardiness to both heat and cold. It typically grows as an upright, pyramidal tree to 18-20? tall with a single trunk. It also grows as a multi-stemmed shrub. Upright, tulip-like, yellow flowers (to 4-5″ across) bloom in late winter to early spring. Each flower has 10-16 tepals. Flowers have a light lemon oil aroma. Flowers typically cover the tree with a profuse bloom for about 7-9 days. Foliage does not begin to emerge until the tepals have fallen. Dark green leaves (to 8″ long) are oblong-elliptic with cuspidate tips. Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, but produces little fall color (gray-brown).
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Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Best sited in areas protected from high wind. Somewhat tolerant of urban conditions. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Common Name | 'Butterflies', Magnolia |
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Botanical Name | Magnolia 'Butterflies' |
Container/Amount | 300 gallon |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
Growth Rate | Average |
Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
Height | 20 ft. |
Width | 15 ft. |
Soil Condition | Well-drained |
Water Needs | Average |
Blooming Period | early spring |
Flower Color | yellow |
Fragrance | Yes |
Foliage Color | dark green |
Deer Resistant | No |
Fall Color | gray/brown |