This yellow-flowered magnolia is a cross between M. acuminata var. subcordata and M. x brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ developed by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 1981. Flowers emerge in late spring along with the foliage after the danger of frosts. 'Yellow Bird' reaches a mature size of 20-40ft tall and 10-25ft wide.

Common Name: magnolia 
Type: Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 20.00 to 40.00 feet
Spread: 10.00 to 25.00 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: Yellow
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained, slightly acidic, organically rich
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Flowering Tree
Flower: Showy