Buy Magnolia 'Yellow Fever'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-8b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $91

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Magnolia 'Yellow Fever' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Yellow Fever'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Yellow Fever'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fairly light colored yellow. Looks lighter than M. 'Elizabeth'.

By: Gossler Farms

Yellow buds open to cream-colored 6-8" fragrant flowers before the glossy foliage of this vigorous upright M.acuminata x M.dendudata tree appears. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Blooming fairly late in the season, this cultivar avoids frost damage, but the strong yellow buds fade to light yellow and cream pretty quickly, but the flowers are large and fragrant. The tree is vigorous and blooms precociously. zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

A vigorous, M. acuminata x M. denudata hybrid with an upright habit. Precocious flowers bloom late enough in the season to escape most frost damage. Flower buds are yellow, opening to a lovely soft yellow that fades to cream as they age. Fragrant flowers are 6-8" across.