Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern'

Plant type

tree

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern' plant details

Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern' 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 regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Producing its lemon-yellow cup-shaped ?lantern? flowers at a young age this Phil Savage hybrid of M. acuminata subcordata x M. soulangiana ?Alexandrina? becomes a small upright, single stemmed tree. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This Phil Savage hybrid has light lemon yellow flowers. The very narrow tree would make an excellent street tree.

By: Gossler Farms

With parent plants selected for their late bloom time and precocious flowering, 'Yellow Lantern' follows suit, producing a mass of large, cup shaped blooms glowing pure lemon-yellow. Tree habit is upright with a single trunk. Excellent for those who love yellow.