SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

COMMON NAME: Elizabeth Magnolia

GARDEN SIZE: 25 to 40 feet tall by 12 to 20 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full sun; protect from hot afternoon sun and harsh winter winds

WATER & SOIL: Deep, enriched, acidic, moist, well-drained soil; water deeply while establishing; drought-sensitive when young

HABIT (FORM): Upright, neat, pyramidal form with wide-spreading branches

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; large, dark green leaves

FLOWERS: Large, fragrant primrose-yellow blooms in mid to late spring; tapered buds open before foliage

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid; Magnolia acuminata x Magnolia denudata

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Maintain rich, organic soil; light spring feeding with organic compost as needed; mulch to conserve moisture

PRUNING: Prune immediately after flowering; avoid heavy pruning

TOXICITY FLAGS: None known

USES: Small specimen tree