Buy Magnolia 'Butterflies'

Also Known As

Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Butterflies'
Butterflies Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Magnolia 'Butterflies' plant details

Magnolia 'Butterflies' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Butterflies'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Butterflies'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phil Savage hybrid so its got to be wonderful. Phil would only name his very best magnolias. If they had problems, they were eliminated. M. 'Butterflies' has small (3-4”) rich golden flowers covering the bare branches in March.

By: Gossler Farms

3-4 inch star-shaped, fragrant flowers appear in early spring before it leafs out. Planted with a dark background will make those yellow flowers even more dramatic.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Deciduous, upright, medium-sized tree with large, delightfully fragrant buttery-yellow flowers with red stamens. These appear in mid-spring before the dark green foliage emerges and resemble butterflies alighting on the branches. (M. acuminata 'Fertile Myrtle' x M. denudata) Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

Butterflies' is a deciduous hybrid magnolia resulting from a cross between M. acuminata and M. denudata. It is noted for its profuse bloom of 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 feet tall. Upright, tulip-like, yellow flowers (to 4-5 inches across) bloom in early spring and have a light lemon oil aroma. Dark green leaves.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An upright, spreading small tree with abundant flowers of pleasing yellow color. If spring is warm, flowers tend toward a cream color.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Lovely rich (the deepest yet!) 3-4"yellow flowers of 10-16 tepals appear on this small tree before the leaves. MedM.acuminata x M.denduata 'Sawada' s Cream', this was bred by Phil Savage. S-PSh/Med PPatent7456

By: Forestfarm

Yellow, fragrant, flowers on top of bare branches (like butterflies.) in spring, deciduous. Deer resistant. USDA Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Maybe the best of the yellow flowering cultivars, it is a small tree with deep yellow goblet flowers. Zone 5.

By: Whitman Farms

Savage hybrid of M. acuminata x M. denudata 'Sawada's Cream'. Long awaited, and worth the wait! This deciduous, upright tree, featuring 3-4" deep yellow flowers with 10-16 tepals and red stamens. Blooms young and flowers midspring. Reaching a 10-year height of 15' with less spread; 'Butterflies' forms a 25-30' tree at maturity. It is reported to be hardy below -20oF. US Patent #7456.