| Common Name: Southern Magnolia |
| Family: Magnoliaceae |
| Zone: 6 - 9 |
| Average Size: 40' H x 25' W |
Identification:
- Simple leaf; oval, tapering toward end
- leaves leathery, glossy green on top; brown pubescence below; evergreen
- Large white flowers, 6-8 inches; blooming April to June; fragrant
- Cone-like fruit; shiny red seeds attached by a thread-like filament in autumn
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| Notes: A stately symbol of the South, the Southern Magnolia is found in moist, fertile soils throughout the region. In open spaces, the Southern Magnolia will form a dense canopy, branched low to the ground, appearing as a large shrub. In the urban landscape, the species is usually limbed to form a trunk. The large, leathery leaves fall throughout the year and may become a maintenance concern |
| Campus Location: Courtyard, east of the Art Building |
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