Magnolia 'Elizabeth' is a hybrid Magnolia that is the offspring of a cross between Magnolia acuminata (cucumbertree) and Magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia). It is the result of a breeding program to create yellow-flowered varieties conducted at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden beginning in 1953, and was named for Elizabeth Van Brunt, who donated funds to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.[1]
| Magnolia 'Elizabeth' | |
|---|---|
 Tepals are creamy-yellow | |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Hybrid parentage | Magnolia acuminata × M. denudata |
| Cultivar | 'Elizabeth' |
| Breeder | Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
In cultivation
editMagnolia 'Elizabeth' is a deciduous tree typically 20 to 35 ft (6 to 11 m) tall and spreading to 12 to 20 ft (4 to 6 m) wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, and is air‑pollution tolerant.[2] Its Plant Patent was granted in 1977.[2] With its cream to pale yellow flowers, Magnolia 'Elizabeth' gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.[3] Unlike species magnolias, it is approved for planting in New York City streets and parks.[4]
References
edit- ^ Shaw, Wayken (7 April 2017). "Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden". bbg.org. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Magnolia 'Elizabeth'". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Magnolia 'Elizabeth'". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
16 suppliers
- ^ Kaechele, James (12 August 2013). "New York City Approved Street Trees" (PDF). nycgovparks.org. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
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