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Magnolia 'Solar Flair'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Magnolia 'Solar Flair' plant details

Magnolia 'Solar Flair' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Solar Flair'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Solar Flair'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(M. 'Woodsman' x M. 'Gold Star'). This 30' magnolia has rich golden yellow flowers in April. Very hardy and vigorous.

By: Gossler Farms

Deep-yellow, rose-flushed narrow petals open into 5" upright blossoms in late spring before handsome heavily-quilted 6-8" foliage; an an upright 20-30' tree (?Woodsman? x ?Goldstar?). S/M

By: Forestfarm

This is a hybrid of M. x brooklynensis 'Woodsman' x M. 'Gold Star'. With these two exceptional parents, this late-blooming, yellow magnolia has to be great! Grows to 30' with deep yellow flowers. Very hard to find and very lovely.