UA Fort Smith Arboretum Dedication Tree
Earth Day - April 22, 2005

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The Deciduous Magnolia is one of the most impressive of all flowering trees. Some of the more common Deciduous Magnolias are the Saucer Magnolia and the Star Magnolia. The "Little-Girl" series is a group of hybrids that bloom later in the season, have an erect shrubby habit, and mature to 10-15 feet tall.

Bark: Gray and smooth. Often seen with sapsucker damage.

Foliage: Alternate, simple, green. The shapes range from oval to round or long and strap-like depending on the variety.

Flowers: The flowers are huge, 4 - 8 inches in diameter, and range in colors from purple, white, pink, red, and yellow. Most all varieties are showy and fragrant.

Fruit: Aggregate of follicles anywhere from 2 - 4 inches long. Not produced in siginificant numbers and are easily overlooked.

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More Information

Tree ID Number:	1125
Scientific Name:	_Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' X Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' _
Mature Height:	25 - 30 ft
Canopy Spread (Diameter):	25 - 30 ft
Branching Shape:	Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree
Growth Rate:	Slow to medium
Wood Strength:
Cold Hardiness Zone:	5 - 8
Soil Moisture Requirements:	Moist
Light Requirements:	Sun, Part or Dappled Shade
Common Pests:	Black mildew, leaf blight, leaf spot, dieback, canker, leaf scab, wood decay, scale, and sapsucker damage.
Comments:	Good specimen tree for smaller gardens.

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