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Magnolia - or not a Magnolia?

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Magnolia - or not a Magnolia?

Post by Trigger » Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:04 am

I noticed this blossom on a tree yesterday (Everitt’s Park). The flower shape suggests to me, the Magnolia family. Checking appropriate sites, Magnolia stellata seems to fit the bill; however, according to the BBC’s gardening site, the tree is described as “growing slowly into a rounded bush 3m (10ft) when mature.” The tree was about10-12ft tall, and somewhat spindly. Which doesn’t fit the description
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Re: Magnolia - or not a Magnolia?

Post by Suffolkboy » Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:40 am

Definitely a Magnolia,they are beginning to bloom around Norwich. Always a spectacular site even without the leaves. There are other varieties,one coming to mind is the Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star.
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Re: Magnolia - or not a Magnolia?

Post by Trigger » Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:23 am

Thanks for info - Guessed it was a Magnolia (I'm getting good!) - and I just wanted to confirm that it was a member of that family.
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