Magnolia x Butterfiles 1.5"
Magnolia x Butterfiles 1.5"
Butterflies Magnolia
Showy yellow flowers.
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Upright, pyramidal, deciduous small tree or large shrub. Blooms in spring with lightly fragrant, butter yellow flowers. Foliage is a medium green, falling off the tree with minimal color change. Slow to re-establish after transplanting. Keep a generous mulch ring over shallow roots.
Botanical Name- Magnolia x 'Butterflies'
Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh ex
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 18 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained soil; not drought tolerant
Current Size- 1.5"
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' (bright blossoms vs bold red foliage)
Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds
Plant Habit- Small tree / shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering if needed; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve water.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering for spring-blooming varieties or late winter for others to maintain shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
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