The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Goldfinch magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)

Distribution: hybrid: Savage hybrid

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A small, upright deciduous shrubby tree (10-15' tall) that precociously bears light yellow flowers - one of the hardiest yellow flowering types. A very late bloomer, emerging late March to early April before the leaves. Also produces flowers at a very young age. Great as a specimen or in the shrub border.