Nature Hills Nursery
Butterflies Magnolia Tree
Best low-maintenance flowering tree for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape focal points.
The Butterflies Magnolia tree offers a spectacular spring display with gorgeous, canary-yellow double blooms that resemble butterflies. This deciduous tree or large shrub emits a sweet, lemony fragrance, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. Its large, vivid green leaves provide lush shade throughout the summer, and in fall, exotic-looking seed pods with red berries offer interest and attract wildlife. Adaptable to urban pollution and resistant to cold and heat, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, organically rich soil. It's an easy-care, reliable bloomer, perfect as a focal point or privacy screen.
$116.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
313
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#313 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
+9%
Above average
Botanical Name
Magnolia x 'Butterflies'
/ Magnolia x 'Butterflies'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, vibrant focal point for their landscape
- Urban dwellers with limited space for large ornamental trees
- Early risers wanting to celebrate the first signs of spring
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions prone to unpredictable late spring frosts
- Gardeners with alkaline soil who prefer low-maintenance planting
- Impatient landscapers looking for immediate, full-scale floral impact
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Canary-yellow double blooms create a stunning, high-contrast focal point.
Environmental Adaptability
Resilient against urban pollution and wide-ranging temperature fluctuations.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant flowers and seasonal berries actively support local bee populations.
Maintenance Requirements
Reliable growth habits make this an easy-care choice for gardeners.
Landscape Versatility
Functions beautifully as a standalone specimen or a dense privacy screen.
Seasonal Interest
Provides year-round appeal from spring blossoms to exotic autumn seed pods.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Magnolia x 'Butterflies'
Height
20-30 ft
Width
15-20 ft
Growing Zones
4-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Yellow
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow
Features
- Spectacular canary yellow double blooms
- Sweet, lemony fragrance
- Attracts pollinators and wildlife
- Provides lush summer shade
- Adaptable to pollution
- Cold and heat resistant
- Can be grown as a tree or multi-stemmed shrub
- Easy-care and reliable bloomer
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Butterflies Magnolia Tree from Nature Hills Nursery for its exceptional quality and robust health upon delivery. Many reviewers highlight the plant's vigorous growth and the stunning, unique yellow blooms that emerge, exceeding expectations. The tree is often described as a beautiful and valuable addition to gardens, offering significant aesthetic appeal and a strong sense of satisfaction. Its ability to thrive and produce such distinctive flowers makes it a highly regarded purchase, reflecting excellent value for money.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is versatile and can be trained as either a single-trunk tree or a multi-stemmed large shrub depending on your pruning preferences.
At maturity, the Butterflies Magnolia reaches 20–30 feet in height and 15–20 feet in width. Ensure you plant it in an area that allows for this spread to avoid crowding nearby structures or other plants.
The Butterflies Magnolia is hardy in growing zones 4 through 9. It is specifically bred to be resistant to both cold winters and summer heat, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates.
It is considered an easy-care plant. Once established, it requires minimal intervention beyond regular watering during dry spells and occasional pruning to maintain your desired shape.
Yes, it is highly adaptable to urban pollution. Its resilience makes it an excellent choice for city landscapes where air quality might be a concern for more sensitive species.
For the best bloom production, plant it in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, you will see the most vibrant yellow flowers and densest growth with at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
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