Hybrid Magnolia
Arbor walk #82, Treekeeper ID #3854
This is a deciduous hybrid magnolia resulting from a cross between M. acuminata and M. denudata. It is notable for its yellow flowers, late vegetative growth, compact pyramidal form, and ability to withstand both heat and cold. It can grow as an upright pyramidal tree with a single trunk or as a multi-stemmed shrub.
It blooms from late winter to early spring into upright, and displays yellow flowers similar to tulips that last for about 7 to 9 days.
| Common Name | Butterflies Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Magnolia acuminata x Magnolia denudata |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Butterflies’ |
| Commercial Name |
Global Distribution of Cucumber Tree Magnolia
Cucumber Tree Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) is a parent to the ‘Lois’ Magnolia and to the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia.
Global Distribution of Yulan Magnolia
Yulan Magnolia (Magnolia denudata) is a parent to the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia and a grandparent to the ‘Lois’ Magnolia.
GPS Coordinates
N/A
Percent Concrete
N/A
Distance to Buildings
| Year | Close Building #1 | Close Building #2 | Close Building #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tietjens Hall, 39.61 m | Gregg House, 40.30 m | Music Classroom Building, 49.88 m |
Distance to Other Species
| Year | Close Species #1 | Close Species # 2 | Close Species # 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Austrian Pine, 5.97 m | Butterflies Magnolia, 8.62 m | Butterflies Magnolia, 10.25 m |
Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.9386 | 6.1 | N/A | 2.34 | 2.39 | 2.365 |
| 2023 | 5.7 | 8 | NA | 2.83 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | No obvious indications of nests or pests on this tree |
Leaf Identification
The leaves of the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia are up to 8″ long with an oblong to elliptical shape. They can have a cuspidate tip and are typically dark green.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig is reddish-brown with white lenticels (pores) At the bud, the twig becomes ringed with leaf scars. The flower bud is almond-shaped and yellow-green, with long, fuzzy hairs. Leaf buds are attached laterally on the twig, thus there is no true terminal leaf bud.
Bark Identification
The ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia has smooth gray bark with small pale lenticels (pores) that mark the bark surface.
Fruit Identification
The ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia rarely produces fruit, but they are reddish-green seed pods at maturity when it does.
Flower Identification
The flowers of the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia are yellow and are 4″ to 5″ long. They are also tulip-like and upright with 10 to 16 petals.
[photo forthcoming]
