Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Elizabeth'
Regarded as one of the best yellow-flowered Magnolias, award-winning Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ is a deciduous pyramidal tree of breathtaking beauty when in full bloom. Masses of large, cup-shaped, primrose yellow flowers, 8 in. across (20 cm), appear in early to mid-spring at the twig tips as the new leaves begin to unfurl. Slightly fragrant, the large blooms may last up to 4 weeks. They gradually fade to cream as they age. Emerging bronze, the large, glossy, oval leaves mature dark green before turning golden-yellow in fall. As the leaves fall, the smooth gray bark and furry buds are revealed, adding interest to the winter landscape.
‘Elizabeth’ is a hybrid Magnolia resulting from a cross between the cucumber tree (M. acuminata) and Yulan magnolia (M. denudata). Introduced by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 1978, this is one of the first yellow Magnolias to hit the horticultural market. This Magnolia makes a wonderful specimen or multi-stemmed tree and becomes one of the glories of the spring garden. While very hardy, its blooms, like those of most early blooming Magnolias, are susceptible to late frosts.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Common names | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), |
Height | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 12' - 20' (3.7m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Common names | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), |
Height | 20' - 30' (6.1m - 9.1m) |
Spread | 12' - 20' (3.7m - 6.1m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ do I need for my garden?
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Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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