The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Yellow Bird magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae subfam. Magnolioideae (magnolia family)

Distribution: hybrid: selection of Magnolia acuminata × M. × brooklynensis 'Evamaria'

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This is a somewhat fast-growing deciduous tree with an upright conical habit, 18-20' tall and nearly as wide at maturity. It blooms with greenish-yellow flowers just as the foliage is appearing for a subtle display. This is one of the more popular yellow flowering hardy magnolias. Site in full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained soil in spring only. A wonderful specimen or small flowering shade tree.