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Butterflies Magnolia

Magnolia 'Butterflies'

A stunning hybrid magnolia with large, fragrant, cup-shaped yellow flowers and striking red stamens, blooming in spring before the leaves.

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Magnolia 'Butterflies' is a stunning, award-winning hybrid magnolia prized for its abundance of large, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers with contrasting red stamens. This small, pyramidal deciduous tree is one of the best yellow-flowered magnolias, producing an unforgettable spring display when its fragrant blooms appear on the bare branches before the leaves emerge. Its broad, medium green leaves follow the flowers, and its cone-like fruits mature in late summer, attracting birds. With its compact size, upright habit, and exceptional beauty, it is an outstanding choice as a specimen tree, focal point, or accent in small to medium gardens.

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Mature height: 15-35 ft.
Mature spread: 10-15 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.

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Foliage & Flowers: Broad, medium green leaves; large, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers with red stamens, blooming in spring before the leaves emerge; fragrant; followed by cone-like fruits that attract birds.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-9; Sunset 3B-9, 14-24.
Core Benefits: Spectacular yellow spring blooms, fragrant flowers, attractive red stamens, compact pyramidal habit, attracts birds.
Best Uses: Specimen tree, focal point, small gardens, mixed borders, woodland gardens, accent planting.

Faqs

Q: How large does Butterflies Magnolia get?
A: It is a small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching 15-35 feet in height and 10-15 feet in spread at maturity, with a pyramidal habit.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in spring, producing large, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers with red stamens on the bare branches before the leaves emerge.

Q: Are the flowers fragrant?
A: Yes, the flowers are fragrant, adding a delightful sensory element to the spring garden.

Q: Does it attract birds?
A: Yes, the cone-like fruits that follow the flowers mature in late summer and are attractive to birds.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, protection from harsh afternoon sun is beneficial to prevent leaf scorch and keep the flowers looking their best.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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