MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Honey Liz'

A hybrid between M. 'Miss Honeybee' and M. 'Elizabeth'. Large upright almost painted yellow flowers

Medium

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

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£70.00 each

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Good to know
'acuminata' is more tolerant of alkaline soils.
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. August Kehr. North Carolina. Raised in Belgium. 2001.
Deciduous
Large, deep green leaves.
Yellow
Cup-shaped
Fully hardy
Height
6m (20ft) To about 4m (13ft) in 10 years.
Spread
To 5m (16ft)
Tree
Vigorous, open-growing tree. Mature flowers of persistent yellow flop over to cover the leaves.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade
Broadly conical