Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ 120/150cm (10L)
Magnolia × brooklynensis
£95.00
A compact, upright magnolia with large, bright yellow flowers in early spring. Ideal for smaller gardens.
- ✓ Stunning Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' with large, bright yellow cup-shaped flowers up to 20cm in diameter that bloom in early spring before the foliage emerges. This compact, upright magnolia hybrid (Magnolia × brooklynensis) is perfect for smaller gardens, reaching 8-12m tall and 4-8m wide at maturity.
- ✓ The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' features glossy, dark green leaves that turn a lovely golden-yellow in autumn before falling. It prefers a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained, fertile soil and is hardy in the UK, tolerating light shade though flowering best in full sun.
- ✓ This 120-150cm tall Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' (10L pot size) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that will reach its ultimate height of 8-12m in 20-50 years, with a spread of 4-8m. It requires regular watering, especially during dry spells, and benefits from a balanced fertiliser in early spring.
- ✓ Prune the Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and remove any damaged or crossing branches. This stunning magnolia hybrid is a fantastic addition to any UK garden, providing eye-catching spring blooms and vibrant autumn foliage.
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ is a stunning deciduous tree that boasts large, bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring before the foliage emerges.
The flowers of this Magnolia hybrid ‘Yellow Bird’ are cup-shaped and measure up to 20cm in diameter, creating a magnificent display when the tree is in full bloom. The blooms are complemented by the tree’s glossy, dark green leaves which turn a lovely golden-yellow in autumn before falling. This magnolia is a compact, upright grower, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens.
The Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ prefers a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained, fertile soil. It is hardy in the UK and can tolerate light shade, though it will flower best in full sun. Avoid morning sun where possible. Ensure the tree is watered regularly, especially during dry spells, to maintain moisture in the soil. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the tree’s shape and remove any damaged or crossing branches.
Ultimate height
8-12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
10 litre
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Golden/Yellow
Flower Colour
Yellow
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Moderate
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | This item |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | This item |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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