Magnolia x 'Butterflies' - Butterflies Magnolia

2026-02-19T13:30:44-05:00

Type: Tree
Price: 119.99

Butterflies Magnolia is a compact upright pyramidal deciduous tree with late foliage growth without fall color and non-fading flowers. The upright, lemon scented soft yellow flowers bloom from late winter into early spring before the foliage emerges. Best color in full sun and moist, slightly-acidic, well-drained soil.

Type: | Tree
Origins: | M. acuminata x M. denudata
Height: | 15' - 20’
Spread: | 10' - 15'
Spacing: | 12’
USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9
Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color: | Yellow
Season of Interest: | Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for powdery mildew, dieback, leaf spots, canker, and anthracnose. Potential pests include weevils, scale, thrips, and snails.

LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, and Foundation Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Gardenia Radicans

IMAGE: Feifeihuang91, Yellow magnolia, CC BY-SA 4.0