Umbrella Magnolia
Magnolia tripetala
Magnoliaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Southern PA to Northern GA and AL, West to Central KY and Southwestern AR
Location
Floriculture War Memorial Trail, Jackson Grove, Treman Woodland Walk
Source of plant
Highland Botanical Park, Louise Mullestein, Cornell Botanic Gardens
Description
Tree similar to M. macrophylla, reaching 15' to 30' (to 40') in height. Leaves reach 10" to 24" in lengthand are clustered near the ends of the branches, creating an umbrella effect. Flowers are 6" to 10"across, solitary, unpleasantly scented, borne in May and early June (before those of M. macrophylla). Fruits are 4" long, elongated, cone-shaped, rosy-red, maturing in September and October.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, notable texture