Magnolia 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.
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.
Requirements
| 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 | Magnolia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
| Spread | 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |