The butterfly magnolia tree, scientifically named Magnolia ‘Butterflies’, is a cross between the Cucumber magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) and the Yulan magnolia. This deciduous flowering tree is known for its stunning canary yellow flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring.

A magnificent tree that's awesome flower show will always have you looking forward to spring, ‘Butterflies’ is a hybrid tulip Magnolia resulting from a cross between M. acuminata and M. denudata. It is adored for its profusion of large, non-fading, yellow, tulip-like flowers that have a wonderful lemon oil fragrance.

Regarded as one of the earliest and finest yellow-flowered Magnolias, Magnolia ‘Butterflies’ is an upright, pyramidal, deciduous shrub or tree of breathtaking beauty in full bloom. Masses of tulip-shaped, rich canary yellow flowers, 4-5 in. across (10-13 cm), appear in mid-spring before the new leaves unfurl.

2024年7月1日 · The butterfly magnolia tree (Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’) truly lives up to its name with an incredible display of large, fragrant, canary-yellow blooms in spring that resemble a flock of giant butterflies hovering among the branches. When fully mature, this is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can grow

2022年7月5日 · The butterfly magnolia tree boasts creamy yellow flower petals. It grows with a neat pyramidal form. It blooms earlier than most species and has an attractive fragrance.

‘Butterflies’ is a deciduous hybrid magnolia resulting from a cross between M. acuminata (seed parent) and M. denudata (pollen parent). It is noted for its non-fading yellow flowers, late vegetative growth, compact pyramidal form and hardiness to both heat and cold.

Offer includes 1 magnolia butterfly tree in 2G grower container; Performs best in USDA hardiness zones 4-9; Mature height is 20 ft. x 30 ft and width is 10 ft. x 15 ft. tall; Grows best in full-partial Sun; Tree covers itself in bright yellow blooms in early spring; Return Policy

2024年5月15日 · Butterfly Magnolia has a very rich yellow color and this makes it stand out from other similar magnolias. This is because most yellow magnolia varieties are pale yellow or even yellowish white, whereas Butterfly is truly yellow. At the beginning of blooming the flowers are very bright and very eye-catching.

2025年1月10日 · Regarded as one of the earliest and finest yellow-flowered Magnolias, Magnolia ‘Butterflies’ is an upright, pyramidal, deciduous shrub or tree of breathtaking beauty in full bloom. Masses of tulip-shaped, rich canary yellow flowers, 4-5 in. across (10-13 cm), appear in mid-spring before the new leaves unfurl.

In midspring before its leaves appear, Magnolia ‘Butterflies’ covers itself with glorious, 4-5" yellow flowers that sit upright on the tree's branches. After 10 years, plants will reach about half their full size.