Tree Planted As A Living Memorial In Honor of
Christie Gilstrap Morgan
(1972 - 2004)
Given By Boyd Ward, Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency
October 6, 2005

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As a native to Arkansas, the Sweet Bay Magnoila has excellent multi-season ornamental appeal. The lemon scented, creamy white flowers bloom in early summer against a background of glossy green leaves. In the autumn and winter months handsome fruits adorn the uniquely colored bark. It performs well in wet and even swampy soils and is also quite shade tolerant which separates it from other magnolias. The State Champion tree can be found in Ouchita County, Arkansas standing at an astonishing 95 feet high by 36 feet wide.

Bark: Green the first year, turning from greenish-brown to gray in the second year. Stems are slender and pubescent.

Foliage: Aromatic spicey leaves arealternate elliptical, simple, semi-evergreen to evergreen, glossy green upper surface and glaucous silver underneath. Averages 6 inches long by 3 inches wide.

Flowers: Lemon scented, creamy white, 2 - 3 inches in diameter. Blooms from May - June. Not an over abundance of blooms on young trees.

Fruit: Aggregate, chartreuse to brown follicles. Ripens in September exposing bright red seeds.

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More Information

Tree ID Number:	1185
Scientific Name:	Magnolia virginiana
Mature Height:	60 feet
Canopy Spread (Diameter):	40 feet
Branching Shape:	Upright , pyramidal, usually multi-trunk form, but can be found as a single trunk.
Growth Rate:	Medium to Fast
Wood Strength:
Cold Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Soil Moisture Requirements:	Moist
Light Requirements:	Part or Dappled Shade
Common Pests:	Virtually no disease or pest problems, but alkaline soils may cause chlorosis of the foliage.
Comments:	Specimen, patio or foundation tree. Does well in wet or swampy sites; tolerates shades and requires acid soil.

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