Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 15-30' tall and 15-20' wide. Reasonably vigorous growth rate in an understory setting.

Native Range

Introduced 1752. Range from S. Pennsylvania to N. Georgia and Alabama and west to Central Kentucky and SW Arkansas.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are creamy white, 6-9 tepaled, 6-10" across, unpleasantly fragrant, May to early June. Fruits are cone-shaped, elongated, 4" long, rosy-red, maturing September to October.

Culture and Care

Grows in deep, moist, woodsy soil.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Difficult to utilize in the home landscape because of cumbersome characteristics.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.