Magnolia 'Elizabeth'

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
GenusMagnolia
Hybrid parentageMagnolia acuminata × M. denudata
Cultivar'Elizabeth'
BreederBrooklyn Botanic Garden

In cultivation

Magnolia '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
  1. Shaw, Wayken (7 April 2017). "Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden". bbg.org. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. "Magnolia 'Elizabeth'". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. "Magnolia 'Elizabeth'". rhs.org.uk. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024. 16 suppliers
  4. 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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