Magnolia brooklynensis 'Elizabeth' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Magnolia 'Elizabeth' (Magnolia x brooklynensis) is a broad, shrub-like large shrub that produces lemon-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Magnolia 'Elizabeth' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 7 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia acuminata 'Elizabeth'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * copper-brown shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Magnolia 'Elizabeth' are light green, ovoid. Copper-brown shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Magnolia 'Elizabeth' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Magnolia 'Elizabeth' is a broadly growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 7 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The lemon-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bog bed, small/front garden

Root
Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Elizabeth' is a shallow-rooting plant.