Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' tree

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Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' Tree

Name: Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MXB.SS.75.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Yellow Lily Magnolia

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Foliage Dark green leaves fading to yellow-brown in autumn

Flowers Lemon yellow

Soil Suited to free-draining sites and all soil types, except chalky

Description

Possibly the best clear, lemon yellow flower colour of all the new yellow hybrid Magnolias, this one gets its name from Brooklyn Botanic Gardens where it was first introduced. The yellow flowers of Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird’ have a neat goblet shape, although are not the largest. Blooming in late spring just as the leaves emerge, the creamy yellow flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green leaves. The leaves add autumn colour as they fade to yellowy brown.

As Magnolia 'Yellow Bird’ flowers in April/May it is a slightly later flowering Magnolia than most and so less at risk of frost damage. Also known as a Yellow Lily tree, 'Yellow Bird’ has a final height and spread of 7 x 5 metres in 20 years and makes a magnificent large deciduous tree with an almost conical shape. As with other Magnolia, it is best in a sheltered position in sun or semi-shade.

AKA Magnolia Yellow Bird tree, Yellow Lily bush

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Magnolia require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Magnolia trees and shrubs can be pruned into shape by removing branches that are growing in an awkward position, as well as any that are damaged. They should not be heavily pruned as this can send them into shock. If pruning to limit the overall size, stagger your pruning over a few years to alleviate the stress on your tree. Pruning for Magnolia should be carried out in mid-summer to early autumn. Avoid pruning in late winter to early spring.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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