| Magnolia 'Elizabeth' | |
| Image Alt: | A flower with creamy yellow tepals |
| Genus: | Magnolia |
| Hybrid: | Magnolia 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, and was named for Elizabeth Van Brunt, who donated funds to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.[1]
Magnolia 'Elizabeth' is a deciduous tree typically tall and spreading to wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, and is airpollution tolerant.[2] Its Plant Patent was granted in 1977.[2] With its cream to pale yellow flowers, Magnolia 'Elizabeth' gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.[3] Unlike species magnolias, it is approved for planting in New York City streets and parks.[4]