Magnolia denudata 'Yellow River'

Magnolia denudata "Yellow River" is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with a wide spreading, upright, bushy habit. It has oval, mid-green leaves and flowers in April or May with large, pale yellow, fragrant flowers that appear before the foliage. It likes a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. This magnolia grows best in acidic to neutral, humus-rich, moist soil. This deciduous Magnolia denudata "Yellow River" is low maintenance, needs little pruning and is reasonably hardy.