Magnolia 'Sunspire'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Magnolia 'Sunspire' plant details

Magnolia 'Sunspire' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Sunspire'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Sunspire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delightful tree for small gardens, courtyards or any other place a small tree is needed, this columnar Magnolia will reach 20' tall but only 6' wide! Lighty-fragrant, butter-yellow blooms appear later than most (avoiding the worst frost damage) extending the spring flush of Magnolias just a bit. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Two magnolias unequivocally distinguish the productive plant breeding career of the late Dr. August Kehr; 'Daybreak' and this one. Unique among magnolia hybrids, it is the only strongly columnar cultivar we know. Flowering late, its blooms are less susceptible to freeze injury, are slightly fragrant and a pleasant yellow color. With the popularity of yellow magnolias now, there are simply too many to choose from, so we suggest this on along with 'Elizabeth', 'Goldstar', 'Butterflies' and 'Yellow Bird' as among the best.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Sunspire Magnolia has two outstanding characteristics that set it apart from all others. It's growth habit is narrow and upright with all branches ascending. This creates a fastigate tree that will eventually reach 25' tall but be only 6' wide?ideal for small gardens and narrow spaces. In addition it has the best yellow flowers of any magnolia on the market(as voted on by members of the Magnolia Society). It is a cross between Magnolia 'Woodsman' and Magnolia 'Elizabeth'.

By: Fantastic Plants

Voted the best yellow magnolia by the Magnolia society members. With these parents it should be a strong grower. ('WOODSMAN' X 'ELIZABETH')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

An upright growing magnolia that is almost columnar. This new (to us) magnolia is good for a narrow area such as a small garden or courtyard. The flowers are medium yellow and are flowering before the leaves appear.