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Butterflies Magnolia

Butterflies Magnolia summer

Overview

Scientific NameMagnolia acuminata x M. denudata
Common NameButterflies Magnolia
FamilyMagnoliaceae
CultivarButterflies'
CollectionBartlett Courtyard
Year Planted2003
Average Tree SizeSmall
Growth RateSlow
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone5 to 9
Season of InterestSpring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
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Butterflies Magnolia Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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