Hybrid ‘Lois’ Magnolia
Arbor walk #90, Treekeeper ID #5902
Magnolia ‘Lois’ is adaptive to the St. Louis region and was introduced in 1998 by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It flowers in the Spring with a true pale yellow color and it grows to 30′ tall and 20′ wide.
Magnolia ‘Lois’ is a type of magnolia tree that produces pale yellow flowers that are cup-shaped in the middle of spring. The tree flowers a little later than its relatives, the Magnolia stellata and Magnolia x soulangeana varieties, which helps the ‘Lois’ variety be safer from frost. The tree is primarily used as an ornamental tree and is valued for the flowers, shade, and beauty it provides.
| Common Name | Lois Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Magnolia acuminata x (Magnolia acuminata x Magnolia denudata) |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Lois’ |
| Commercial Name |
Global Distribution of Cucumber Tree Magnolia
Cucumber Tree Magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) is a parent to the ‘Lois’ Magnolia and to the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia.
Global Distribution of Yulan Magnolia
Yulan Magnolia (Magnolia denudata) is a parent to the ‘Butterflies’ Magnolia and a grandparent to the ‘Lois’ Magnolia.
GPS Coordinates
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Percent Concrete
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Distance to Buildings
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Distance to Other Species
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Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.8 | 5 | N/A | 2.42 | 2.01 | 2.215 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A |
Leaf Identification
The leaves of the ‘Lois’ Magnolia are simple and broadly ovate. They are arranged alternately. They are a dark green and turn yellow to brown in the fall.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig is dark green-brown and pubescent (hairy) with white lenticels (pores) along its length. It is also slightly zig zag. The flower buds are conical with long, fuzzy hairs, persisting through the winter. The leaf buds are longer and thinner, unfurling a curled-up leaf inside.
Bark Identification
The ‘Lois’ Magnolia has smooth gray bark with warty projections.
Fruit Identification
The ‘Lois’ Magnolia rarely produces fruit. The fruits are firm, cone-like projections that are actually seed pods when mature.
Flower Identification
The flowers of the ‘Lois’ Magnolia are a pale yellow and goblet-shaped. They are typically produced in mid-spring.
