Magnolia 'Elizabeth'
| Magnolia 'Elizabeth' | |
|---|---|
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| Genus | Magnolia |
| Hybrid parentage | M. acuminata × M. denudata |
| Cultivar | 'Elizabeth' |
| Breeder | Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
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. 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.[1] Its Plant Patent was granted in 1977.[1] With its cream to pale yellow flowers, Magnolia 'Elizabeth' gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.[2] It is named for Elizabeth Van Brunt, who donated funds to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
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- ^ Shaw, Wayken (7 April 2017). "Eight Magnolia Hybrids Bred by Brooklyn Botanic Garden". bbg.org. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved 15 May 2020.