Butterflies Magnolia foliage and habit/form
Butterflies Magnolia creamy yellow flower opening up

Butterflies Magnolia

Magnolia acuminata ‘Butterflies’

  • Size: 25’-30’ Tall and 10’-15’ Wide
  • Growth Habit: Pyramidal, more rounded with age
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Soil Requirements: Adaptable to different soil types prefers well draining soil, does not tolerate wet feet.
  • Appeal:  Butterflies Magnolia gets its name from its beautiful flower blooms that emerge in early spring with bright yellow flowers that resemble butterflies perched on the trees branches. These yellow flowers can be 4 or 5 inches in size. This is a deciduous magnolia tree that is an excellent specimen tree to add to any landscape.