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Also Known As

  • Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Elizabeth'
  • Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Magnolia 'Elizabeth' plant details

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are still amazed at the sales of this yellow magnolia. We have sold M. 'Elizabeth' for 40+ years. This is still one of the finest of any yellow magnolia.
The 4-8" fragrant soft yellow, rose-centered flowers of this Brooklyn Botanical Garden (M. acuminata x M. denudata) cross open before its copper-colored (turning deep green) leaves; a 15-20' pyramidal tree hardier than some yellows
One of the first hybrid yellow magnolias, 'Elizabeth' enjoys excellent name recognition. Well known for its fragrant, muted yellow flowers, pyramidal habit, and vigorous juvenile growth.
NEW! Yellow flowered magnolia. A cross between Magnolia acumunita and Magnolia denudata. Tapered buds open to primrose yellow flowers in mid spring. Vigorous grower making about 12" to 18" og growth per year. Matures around 30' to 50' tall. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the Ohio Plant Selection Committee

By: Fantastic Plants

Large Yellow, fragrant, tulip-shaped flowers spring, deciduous. Deer resistant. USDA Zones 5-8.
An acuminata x denudata hybrid, the tree grows pyramidally to 20' and blooms very young with large light yellow flowers. Zone 6.
Primrose-yellow, scented, cup shaped flowers up to 6" on this deciduous tree. A slow grower, this tree will eventually reach 30'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Magnolia 'Elizabeth' plant

How to Grow Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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