New Blooms Nursery Magnolia Butterflies
Best vibrant ornamental tree for home gardeners seeking unique spring color.
This is the rare magnolia that trades the typical pinks and whites for a sophisticated, lemon-scented yellow. It offers the flexibility to be shaped as a dramatic focal tree or a dense shrub, though you will need to be patient for its slow, deliberate growth habit.
$59.99
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique focal point with rare floral colors
- Homeowners with small yards needing a manageable ornamental tree
- Northern gardeners concerned about frost damage to early spring blossoms
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for immediate height and rapid coverage
- Growers with poor soil quality or high alkalinity
- Gardeners in extremely hot climates without adequate afternoon shade
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Creamy yellow blooms create a stunning, high-contrast focal point in spring.
Fragrance Profile
Delicate lemon notes offer a refreshing, subtle scent without being overpowering.
Landscape Versatility
Easily adapts to multi-stemmed shrub or single-trunk tree forms.
Hardiness Range
Robust enough to thrive across a wide variety of climate zones.
Maintenance Ease
Slow-to-medium growth rate keeps pruning requirements manageable for most gardeners.
Seasonal Interest
Glossy foliage provides lasting aesthetic value well beyond the flowering season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 feet
Mature Spread
15 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Bloom Season
Spring
Growth Rate
Slow
Current Height
4 feet
Root Form
Container Grown
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