Magnolia x Yellow Bird TF #5
Magnolia x Yellow Bird TF #5
Yellow Bird Magnolia
Showy yellow flowers
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A yellow-flowered magnolia hybrid that was bred at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 1967 and subsequently introduced into commerce in 1981. It is an upright pyramidal deciduous tree or large shrub that matures to as much as 40 tall over time. Goblet-shaped, yellow flowers (to 3) bloom in spring as the new leaves emerge. Elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves have entire margins
Botanical Name- Magnolia x 'Yellow Bird'
Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh ex
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 25 ft
Mature Height- 40 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained soil; not drought tolerant
Current Size- #5
Bloom Color- Yellow
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
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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