Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Magnoliaceae |
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| Genus | Magnolia |
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| Species | sp. |
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| Common Name | magnolia |
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| iTree Code | MAGNO |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree or shrub: species dependent |
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| Height | 0 feet |
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| Spread | 0 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | leaf shape various within genus, generally obovate to oblong, leaves may exhibit a slightly wavy appearance, with a smooth edge (entire margin) |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray and smooth, older bark may take on scaly or cracked appearance |
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| Bud | generally large gray/green and pubescent (hair) |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | gray, smooth, moderately stout |
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| Flower | generally showy display throughout entire canopy, white, pink, purple solitary flowers |
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| Fruit | large, ovoid fruit containing red seeds |
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| Fall Color | varies with species |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3b |
Min | 6.0 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 10a |
Max | 7.0 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intermediate |
Intolerant |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Asia, Canada, United States |
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