Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'

Also Known As

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 20'-25'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' plant details

Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is one of the best yellow-flowered hybrids with smallish, three inch wide, buttery flowers that emerge with the foliage. It is easy to grow and performs well in the garden eventually developing a conical or pyramidal shape. Golden brown fall colour. A cross involving M. acuminata and M. liliiflora. For the 2024 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 2 feet tall.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Pretty, yellow, tulip-shaped flowers bloom later than other yellow forms, in late spring to early summer. The leaves emerge at the same time as the flower, creating a lovely contrast.

By: Garden World

A pyramidal tree with dark green leaves. 'Yellow Bird' exhibits the deepest color of the yellow forms here in Oregon - our personal favorite yellow variety. Trouble free in the nursery, a consistent seller.

By: Heritage Seedlings

This lovely Brooklyn Botanic Garden creation is a pyramidal tree chosen for the yellow flower color of its 3-6"flowers which are held upright on the branches like yellow birds;(M.acuminata x M.x brooklynensis'Evamaria') . SUN/Med

By: Forestfarm

Conical, late spreading, deciduous tree with ovate, mid green leaves to 10" long. Deeply cup shapped, pure yellow flowers to 5" across bloom in late spring and early summer. To 30' tall, 20' across.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Has deep yellow small sized (much smaller than M. 'Elizabeth', for example) flowers that will appear just as the leaves are emerging. Makes an upright tree to 30' to 35' tall with dark green foliage all summer.