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Magnolia 'Yellow Bird': Dependable Canary Yellow Blooms

Magnolia 'Yellow Bird'

Bright canary yellow 3½-inch flowers appear more dependably since they emerge with the foliage late in spring after frost danger. Plant as an accent or specimen. A Brooklyn Botanic Garden introduction. Deciduous.

Growing Specifications

Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Height: 35–50 feet
Spread: 20–35 feet

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

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