Images of the Umbrella Tree (Magnolia tripetala)

Umbrella Tree

Magnolia tripetala

This medium-sized tree is native to the southeastern United States and grows up to 15 m tall. For a magnolia, this species is not especially ornamental. Its large creamy-white, but malodorous flowers also detract from this species’ appeal as a landscape tree.

Habitat:Moist woodlands.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing to 12 m.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Short-lived.

Presence in US:AL AR CT DC FL GA IN KY MA MD MO MS NC NJ NY OH OK PA SC TN VA WV

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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