Magnolia Butterflies

Common Name:
Butterflies Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia ‘Butterflies’ is a spectacular deciduous magnolia, celebrated for its abundant, bright yellow, tulip-shaped flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. Unlike many yellow magnolias, Butterflies produces its blooms before the foliage emerges, creating a breathtaking display of golden colour. The flowers are lightly fragrant, adding further appeal to this standout tree. With a compact, upright growth habit, Butterflies is well-suited for small to medium-sized gardens, where it can be used as a feature tree or in mixed borders. Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, it performs best in full sun to part shade and is frost-tolerant, making it ideal for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6m
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Bright Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Seasonal Interest with Flowers and Autumn Foliage
• Suitable for Small to Medium Gardens
• Frost Tolerant
• Lightly Fragrant
• Attracts Pollinators

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for contrasting foliage and seasonal colour
• Camellia sasanqua for complementary flowering in autumn and winter
• Hosta for shade-loving underplanting
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft textural contrast