Magnolia 'Butterflies'
Magnolia 'Butterflies'

Magnolia 'Butterflies'

SKU: S64660
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Magnolia
Hardiness Zone: 5-8S/9W Exposure: Sun to Part Shade
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Blooms In: May
Mature Height: 20-30' Spacing: 15-20'
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: BAREROOT 30-36"
Deer Resistance: Yes
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In midspring before its leaves appear, Magnolia ‘Butterflies’ covers itself with glorious, 4-5" yellow flowers that sit upright on the tree's branches. After 10 years, plants will reach about half their full size. PP 7,456

Magnolia is a genus of over 100 species of trees and shrubs widely distributed from the Himalayas to East Asia and in the Americas. Introduced Japanese and Chinese species and their hybrids, such as the showy white Star Magnolia and the pink Saucer Magnolia, draw the most attention in spring. The handful of species native to Eastern North America include the magnificent, evergreen Southern Magnolia (M. grandiflora), Sweet Bay (M. virginiana), and the large Cucumber Tree (M. acuminata).

For information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

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We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

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Reviews

Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 Reviews) Write a Review

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Can’t wait to her bloom

I live in Northern NJ and 3yrs ago, I researched and found a farm, (1 hr away from where I live) that had these beautiful Butterfly Magnolia trees; yes trees. So I drove to the massive farm in So Jersey, and when I saw the yellow flowers on the magnolia tree, I was ecstatic and bought it immediately without thinking whether it could fit in my car, it did, all 7’, it was taller than me. I planted it behind my shed and protected it with a plant guard and a deer fence on the SW side of my house, protected from winds from 3 neighbors property, One neighbor with a huge walnut tree to the back of me and the neighbors to the left and right of me, a garage each. The next year no flowers and it was attacked by an insect. I did not treat it since it was late Fall. This year, the 3rd year, no blooms and a healthy plant, (no insects yet), grown pass my shed, so disappointed. Until…. Only today, I came across a reviewer name (plantladyalways from Torrington, CT), who contacted the horticulturist at the WFF. Ms. plantladyalwaysfrom Torrington, CT, stated that her Butterfly Magnolia’s soil was high in nitrogen. The Horticulturist, from WFF, advised her to fertilize it with the 15 30 15 fertilizer. Can’t wait for next Spring. Omg! Thank you Plant Lady and thank you WFF.

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Expected less

After reading some reviews and paying the cheap price, I was ready to be underwhelmed. They came healthy and way larger than I expected. Thank you for the quality wrapping and care. Won't hesitate to order in the future. Great work!

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Too small and young

Purchased 2 for my parent in South Jersey where they can grow just about anything - near the farms where all the Jersey Fresh produce come from. They received two 1/2 inch diameter sticks with 7 -10 budding eyes. One month later one of the sticks shows no change - nothing. The other one has only the top two buds with 6 leaves. They thought they had received forsythia plant at first. Now they see that their forsythia switches are more hearty. No blooms no leaves and it is now middle of May.

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Butterflies Magnolia

The deer keep eating the buds off of my Butterflies Magnolia so I tied a veil of fine netting around it and so far I have two buds beginning to grow.

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Well worth the wait!

I purchased two Magnolia 'Butterflies' five years ago. My soil tends to be high in nitrogen, so they reach full height in 3 years, but only sparsely bloomed. Last spring, a representative in the horticulture department at White Flower Farm told me to fertilizer with 15-30-15 and to prune hard right after the normal blooming time to control size. This spring, both trees have 15-20 blooms. My patience has been rewarded! Thanks for the great advice White Flower Farm.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: mag-nole'ee-uh   

An excellent specimen or landscape tree. Plant Magnolia in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil. Pruning requirement are minimal—remove dead or broken branches in late winter or early spring when plant is dormant. Other pruning can be done as needed after bloom.

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