Magnolia 'Butterflies'

A lovely hybrid, Magnolia x 'Butterflies' has lovely creamy-yellow flowers in late spring which are said to look like butterflies sitting in the branches. The leaves are bright green and oval.

Flowering at a relatively young age, this makes a very attractive flowering large shrub in the short term or eventually a small tree once established.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Most moist, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Creamy yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Compact, small upright tree.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (10 ft)