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Magnolia Grandiflora
"Native to the southeastern United States, this species grows 20-30 m tall. The tree has a striking appearance with large dark green leaves and showy lemon-scented flowers up to 30 cm in diameter. Southern Magnolia is the state tree of both Mississippi and Louisiana." "Southern Magnolia." Leafsnap. Columbia University, University of Maryland, Smithsonian Institution, 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2015.
Habitat: Bottomlands, moist areas. Growth Habit: Evergreen tree, growing up to 27 m tall with straight trunk and spreading branches. Bloom Time: Spring and summer. Longevity: Long-lived. Presence in US: AL AR DC FL GA LA MD MS NC NY SC TN TX VA "Southern Magnolia." Leafsnap. Columbia University, University of Maryland, Smithsonian Institution, 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2015.
The Southern Magnolia tree has a striking appearance with large dark green leaves and showy lemon-scented flowers up to 30 cm in diameter. The tree grows up to 20-30 m tall. Southern Magnolia is the state tree of both Mississippi and Louisiana. They bloom around Spring and Summer.They live for a very long time. Evergreen tree, growing up to 27 m tall with straight trunk and spreading branches.
The Southern Magnolia tree usually grows up to 80 feet tall. The bark has light tan spots in different places. The bark also looks bumpy in person. The leaves on a Southern Magnolia tree is brown on the back and feels rough. Also the leaves on a Southern Magnolia tree are shaped as ovals. The leaves on a Southern Magnolia tree is also 4-8 inches tall.
The Southern Magnolia tree can grow up to be 60 to 90 feet tall. The bark is lightly furrowed. The bark is Gray-brown. The leaves are dark green and the back of the leaves are brown. The leaves are oval shaped. The leaves are 4 to 8 inches long. The Southern Magnolia tree is mostly used for ornamental purposes.
Spotted on Aug 21, 2015
Submitted on Aug 24, 2015
