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Butterfly Magnolia

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Butterfly Magnolia

Butterfly Magnolia is a deciduous flowering tree prized for its soft yellow, tulip-shaped spring blooms, graceful pyramidal habit, and refined small-tree size. It makes a standout specimen near patios, lawns, garden beds, and sunny entry landscapes.

Why choose Butterfly Magnolia?

Choose Butterfly Magnolia for a distinctive magnolia with clear yellow flowers that brighten the early spring garden before foliage emerges. Its upright, pyramidal shape gives it a polished presence without overwhelming the landscape, while the lightly fragrant blossoms bring memorable seasonal color. This selection is especially useful as a specimen tree, small flowering focal point, or elegant accent where spring impact is a priority.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Magnolia ‘Butterflies’
Common Name: Butterfly Magnolia
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal small tree

Butterfly Magnolia Additional Information

Butterfly Magnolia is a hybrid magnolia known for canary-yellow spring flowers that open from upright buds before the leaves fully emerge. The blooms are tulip-shaped, lightly fragrant, and especially showy against bare branches, giving the tree strong early-season appeal. After flowering, medium green leaves fill out the canopy and provide a clean, handsome backdrop through summer.

This magnolia is deciduous, dropping its leaves in fall and revealing an attractive branching structure through winter. It is best used as a lawn specimen, courtyard feature, or focal point in mixed ornamental plantings. Like many magnolias, it appreciates a protected location with good air circulation and soil that holds even moisture without staying soggy. Prune only as needed after flowering to remove damaged, crossing, or poorly placed branches, since heavy pruning can reduce its natural form and future bloom display.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Butterfly Magnolia in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained, organically rich soil. Choose the location carefully, as magnolias have fleshy roots that prefer not to be disturbed once established.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and maintain even moisture during the first growing season. Established trees benefit from supplemental watering during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or sandy soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. Keep mulch pulled back several inches from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove dead, damaged, crossing, or crowded branches while preserving the tree’s naturally upright, graceful outline.

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FAQs

How large does Butterfly Magnolia get?
Butterfly Magnolia typically grows about 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, making it well suited for smaller landscapes, specimen plantings, and garden focal points.
When does Butterfly Magnolia bloom?
It blooms in spring before the foliage fully emerges. The yellow, tulip-shaped flowers create a bright early-season display that stands out beautifully against bare branches.
Does Butterfly Magnolia need full sun?
Full sun encourages the best flowering, but it can also grow in partial shade. A site with morning sun and some afternoon protection can be especially useful in warmer locations.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Magnolia 'Butterflies'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Magnoliaceae
Flower Color	Yellow/Orange
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#10 Container, #15 Container

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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