Magnolia x brooklynensis
- Phonetic Spelling
- mag-NO-lee-ah brook-lih-NEN-sis
- Description
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This hybrid deciduous magnolia tree in the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae) was developed by the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to create yellow flowered magnolias. It is a cross between the cucumber magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) and lily magnolia (Magnolia lilliflora) and several cultivars have since been selected. The specific epithet is in reference to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York.
This tree will grow up to 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide. This magnolia prefers full sun to partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist. Avoid planting in a southern exposure too close to a structure to prevent buds from opening too soon especially in the more northern of its growing zones.
The large, fragrant, light-yellow flowers are up to 3 inches across and appear in late spring along with new leaf growth. Leaves are glossy dark green and up to 10 inches long.
Use this magnolia as a flowering shade tree in a large yard where the flowers can be appreciated.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Capsid bugs and snails may affect the tree. Horse chestnut scale, coral spot or gray mold may attack the tree.
VIDEO created by Andy Pulte for “Landscape Plant Identification, Taxonomy and Morphology” a plant identification course offered by the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee.
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- 'Elizabeth'
Cream flowers, Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. - ‘Evamaria’
Flowers ae pale purple with hints of yellow, orange, and green - 'Hattie Carthan'
Yyellow blooms with purple streaks at the base - 'Lois'
Bright yellow flowers - ‘Woodsman’
Multicolored flowers
'Yellow Bird'
Considered the best yellow flowering magnolia - 'Elizabeth'
- 'Elizabeth', ‘Evamaria’, 'Hattie Carthan', 'Lois', ‘Woodsman’, 'Yellow Bird'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Elizabeth'
Cream flowers, Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. - ‘Evamaria’
Flowers ae pale purple with hints of yellow, orange, and green - 'Hattie Carthan'
Yyellow blooms with purple streaks at the base - 'Lois'
Bright yellow flowers - ‘Woodsman’
Multicolored flowers
'Yellow Bird'
Considered the best yellow flowering magnolia - 'Elizabeth'
- 'Elizabeth', ‘Evamaria’, 'Hattie Carthan', 'Lois', ‘Woodsman’, 'Yellow Bird'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Magnolia
- Species:
- x brooklynensis
- Family:
- Magnoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers attract pollinators. Fruits will attract birds.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 24-60 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Aggregate
- Follicle
- Fruit Description:
- Fruits are cone-like aggregations of follicles. Each follicle opens to reveal a seed, which often has a colorful, fleshy seed coat.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 6 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Yellow blooms up to 3 inches across are fragrant, long-lasting and showy. They appear in spring with the new leaves.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy, elliptic to ovate dark green leaves have a pointed tip and are 9 to 10 inches long and turn yellow brown in the fall.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Design Feature:
- Flowering Tree
- Shade Tree
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Songbirds
