Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Judy Zuk'
Judy Zuk Magnolia

• This yellow-flowering cultivar is a cross between the cucumber magnolia and Chinese lily magnolia.

• The name honors a former president of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

• It has a narrow, upright shape.

• Early spring blooms can be susceptible to frost damage.

• Prefers full sun to part shade and rich, well-draining soil. 

• Horticulturist’s Notes: Judy Zuk magnolia has a delicate root system that does not handle disturbance well. Choose a planting site carefully and avoid digging around canopy after tree is established.