Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Yellow Bird | Flowering cherry tree Trailblazer | |
|---|---|---|
| A medium-sized late-flowering Magnolia, one of the best yellow-flowered forms for the smaller garden. | An ornamental plum with white blossom and purple leaves, usually also produces dark red cherry-plums fruits, which can be eaten or cooked. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Yellow Bird | Flowering cherry tree Trailblazer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant | Attractive flowers Attractive foliage |
| Growth habit | Upright | |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Magnolia Yellow Bird | Flowering cherry tree Trailblazer | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Yellow | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | May | March |
| Leaf colour | Green | Bronze Dark purple |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | |
| Fruit size | Small | |
| Country of origin | United States | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |