Magnolia 'Elizabeth'
magnolia 'Elizabeth'
'Elizabeth' is a large deciduous shrub or tree of conical habit, with ovate leaves. Flowers cup-shaped, primrose yellow and scented, with about 8 tepals up to 12cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Further magnolia cultivation advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
Pests
Capsid bug, snails and horse chestnut scale may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus, fungal leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime induced chlorosis
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