[M. acuminata, M. denudata, M. x brooklynensis], cv. (Fairweather Gardens Nursery catalog, p. 62, Fall 1999). ‘Dr. Kehr rates this Magnolia with deep yellow flowers as his best yellow Magnolia. Very late flowering.’ =R18-45 =M. x brooklynensis cv Woodsman x M. cv Elizabeth [Magnolia Society]

(R18-45) – Deep yellow flower with rose flushed base, very narrow petals that open into an upright, narrow flower approx. 5" tall. Flowers open just as the foliage begins to emerge. Foliage beautiful heavy textured and quilted leaves with a wavy margin that mature to be 8" wide and 10" long. Growth habit is upright with very fast growth rate. Mature height 30’+. [McCracken Nursery]