Give Magnolia × 'Butterflies' a spot where you can enjoy its clear yellow, fragrant flowers up close. Blooms typically open in early spring before the leaves, creating a bright display on bare branches and a clean, pyramidal silhouette in the landscape.

Plant in full sun to partial shade for the strongest flowering. Choose a site with evenly moist, well-drained soil; consistent moisture helps young trees establish, while avoiding soggy conditions helps protect roots. Mulch to keep soil temperatures even and to reduce drying between waterings.

This magnolia is a compact, medium-sized ornamental tree that matures around 15-20 feet tall, making it a good fit for smaller yards, courtyards, and near patios when given room to spread. Use it as a specimen, in a mixed border, or as a small-scale flowering tree near walks and entry views.

Prune only as needed to remove broken or crossing branches, and do it right after flowering to avoid removing next season's buds. Protect the root zone from mower and string-trimmer damage, and keep a wide mulch ring to encourage healthy growth.

Once established, keep an eye on moisture during hot, dry stretches, especially in full sun. With a good site and steady care, you'll be rewarded with dependable spring color and a refined structure season after season.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 180-240"
• Spread: 120-180"
• Fragrant: Yes

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