Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

Unusual and eye-catching, Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' has fantastic, clear lemon-yellow, goblet shaped flowers in late spring which are very handsome against the otherwise dark green leaves.

A spectacular Magnolia which grows into a large garden shrub or very small tree!

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub or eventually small, multi-stemmed tree.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
• Notes: We have found that although hardy, this Magnolia is best planted in an area which does not receive early morning sunlight in spring, as this combined with a frost can cause damage to the flowers.