Magnolia tripetala is also known as the umbrella magnolia. It is a decidious tree which is native to Eastern and Southeastern USA, and more precisely to Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kentucky. Its crown is spreading with age, hence its common name umbrella magnolia. Moreover, it has a light grey and smooth bark.
This tree is a relatively fast grower, and is very frost-hardy, as it will withstand USDA zones 5-6 winters. It only dislikes strong winds, so it should be grown in protected areas.
Leaves are oblanceolate to elliptic, and are lighter and slightly pubescent on the lower face. They are decidious, alternate and entire, and are up to 20 inches and more long. Leaves, which can be damaged by strong winds, have an interesting red-brown color in fall.
Flowers are white to white-cream, and bloom in mid-spring. They are about 7 to 10 inches wide, and have a slightly unpleasant smell when close from the flowers.
Fruits of the umbrella magnolia are up to 4 in long. They are conical and are not edible.
Magnolia tripetala requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil The umbrella magnolia dislikes alcaline soils. Instead, it prefers a fairly moist (but not too moist) and drained, neutral to acidic ground.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 12.00 m
Width 10.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -25.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -20.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, seeds This magnolia can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. When sown, seeds germinate in about 4 to 6 weeks. Cuttings should be prepared in mid-summer.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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