Magnolia 'Yellow Lantern'
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Common Name: magnolia
Type: Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 15 to 30 feet
Spread: 10 to 15 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Description: Creamy yellow
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers, Fragrant Flowers
Uses: Flowering Tree

Culture

Best grown in moist, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Site in locations protected from strong winds, but avoid southern exposures in full sun close to houses where buds and foliage may be induced to open too early in spring. Plants appreciate consistent and regular moisture throughout the year, and are generally intolerant of soil extremes (dry or wet). Mulch root zone.

Noteworthy Characteristics

‘Yellow Lantern’ (M. acuminata var. subcordata x M. x soulangeana ‘Alexandrina’) is a yellow-flowered magnolia hybrid. It typically grows as an upright, single-trunked, pyramidal to oval tree that matures over time to 25-30’ tall. Fragrant, tulip-shaped, creamy yellow flowers (to 6-8” across) with light pink tinges at the base bloom in spring as the new leaves emerge. Elliptic to oblong-ovate, dark green leaves have entire margins. Fall color is an undistinguished yellow-brown. Genus name honors Pierre Magnol, French botanist (1638-1715).

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Late frosts may damage flowers.

Garden Uses

Excellent specimen or accent for sunny areas in the landscape where spring flowers can be appreciated.

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