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Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

5-9.

Mature Height:

12-18 ft

Mature Width:

10-15 ft

Sunlight:

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

Spacing:

15 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

white

Does Not Ship To:

AK, HI, PR

Magnolia - Yellow Bird (Japanese)

Magnolia
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
$69.99
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A Striking, Hardy Magnolia with Cheerful Yellow-Orange Flowers for Early Spring Color

The Magnolia Japanese Yellow Bird is a captivating ornamental tree, known for its bright yellow-orange flowers that appear in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. This hardy variety grows into a medium-sized tree with an upright branching habit and glossy green foliage, providing both floral beauty and year-round structure. Its unique coloration and resilience make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add cheerful color to their landscape.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Flowers: Produces large, yellow-orange blooms in early spring, creating a stunning display against bare branches.
• Hardy and Resilient: Adapted to a variety of soil types and climates, thriving in many USDA zones.
• Evergreen-Like Foliage: Glossy green leaves provide attractive structure and texture throughout the growing season.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal care aside from occasional pruning to maintain shape.
• Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract pollinators, and dense foliage provides shelter for birds.

Mature Size:

• Height: 12–18 feet
• Spread: 10–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones: 5–9

Chill Hours:

• N/A (well-suited to a variety of temperate climates)

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for the best flowering and leaf color.
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; enrich with organic matter for optimal growth.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature trees tolerate short dry spells.
• Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to remove dead or damaged wood and maintain shape.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal as a specimen tree in gardens, entryways, or smaller landscapes.
• Provides early spring color, brightening the garden before other plants leaf out.
• Enhances architectural design with upright form and glossy foliage.
• Supports pollinators and wildlife, offering flowers and leafy shelter.

The Magnolia Japanese Yellow Bird is an elegant, low-maintenance ornamental tree that brings vibrant early-spring color to any landscape. Its cheerful flowers, sturdy habit, and year-round greenery make it a perfect addition for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience.
Shipping

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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

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Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Japanese magnolias should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Magnolias prefer slightly acidic soil and do not tolerate overly wet ground in the root zone. You can plant them in either in full sun or partial shade. Once planted, make a 2 foot wide, 2" deep circle around the tree with mulch, but leave a 3-4” space between the mulch and the trunk. At the beginning of cold weather, add 2 more inches of mulch for a total of 4", this will help prevent the plants roots from freezing. If the tree is young or you are using it as a shrub, it is recommended to cover the plant during cold weather. Apply an 8-8-8 nitrogen, potassium slow-release fertilizer in late winter before new growth starts at a rate of one pound per 100 square feet of planted area. Do not fertilize until after the tree is well established in its new home. Water once a week with a deep watering until tree is established. While Japanese Magnolias can be pruned to shape while young, you should refrain from pruning mature Japanese Magnolias.

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