Magnolia x Elizabeth
$329.99
Magnolia Elizabeth opens fragrant primrose-yellow cups on bare branches in mid to late spring, then forms a conical tree for a sheltered lawn or large mixed border.
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Description
Fragrant primrose-yellow flowers open on bare branches and with the first leaves, making Magnolia Elizabeth an early focal point in a sheltered garden.
The conical tree develops dark green foliage and suits a lawn, city courtyard, cottage garden, or large mixed border. Plant it in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained acid or neutral soil. Mulch the root zone, water regularly while it establishes, and keep pruning light.
Additional information
| Height | 26 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Synonyms | Magnolia 'Elizabeth', Magnolia x Elizabeth |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Yellow, Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Butterfly-Friendly, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Elizabeth Magnolia |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23005534, MAGXEL100BC, MAGXEL125BC |
| Usps | Fragrant primrose-yellow cups open before and with the new leaves., Its conical crown suits a sheltered lawn or large mixed border., Full sun or partial shade suits moist, well-drained soil. |
| Cultivation | Choose a permanent site with moist, well-drained acid or neutral soil. Provide full sun or partial shade and shelter from strong winds. Mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. |
| Pests | Watch for scale insects, horse chestnut scale, and capsid bugs. |
| Diseases | Watch for coral spot, Phytophthora, gray mold, honey fungus, viral disease, and fungal leaf spot. |
| Pruning | Remove broken, diseased, or crossing branches in midsummer after flowering. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained, especially while roots establish. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. |
| Common Name | Elizabeth Magnolia |