umbrella magnolia

Magnolia tripetala

Summary 1

Magnolia tripetala, commonly called umbrella magnolia or simply umbrella-tree, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States in the Appalachian Mountains, the Ozarks, and the Ouachita Mountains. The name "umbrella tree" derives from the fact that the large leaves are clustered at the tips of the branches forming an umbrella-shaped structure.

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iNat Map

Form tree
Fruit type Aggregate
Fruit season Fall, Summer
Leaf arrangement Alternate, whorled
Simple/compound Simple
Evergreen or deciduous Deciduous
Flower color white
Bloom time Spring