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Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 if you wish to order in advance.

Description

An exquisite and unusual Magnolia with lovely creamy-yellow flowers, introduced in 1977 by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City. Magnolia x 'Elizabeth' is a selected seedling from a cross between Magnolia acuminata and Magnolia denudata. It has very pretty, large, primrose-yellow and slightly fragrant flowers with red stamens in late spring and grows to be a beautiful standalone specimen plant or a striking addition to a border in a sheltered garden!

Features

• Common name: Elizabeth's Magnolia.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Magnolia x 'Elizabeth' appreciates shelter from strong winds.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with a conical, upright habit.
  • Height: 8 m (26 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
• Notes: We have found that although hardy, Magnolia x 'Elizabeth' is best planted in an area which does not receive early morning sunlight in spring, as this combined with a frost can cause damage to the flowers.
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