Magnolia brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' (Magnolia x brooklynensis) is an upright, broad, slender large shrub that produces yellow, cup-shaped flowers. They appear in May. The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' also has egg-shaped, blue-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Partly overbuildable

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' are blue-green, ovate, alternate. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' is an upright, broad and slender growing large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bog bed, small/front garden

Root
Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' is a shallow-rooting plant.