Magnolias are a staple in the flowering tree world. With broad foliage, dark multi trunk bases, and beautiful pink flowers, they quickly secured their spot as a fan favorite amongst homeowners. This particular variety boasts massive pink and white flowers, which eventually drop their petals, leaving a carpet of pink behind. The flowers of Magnolia Campbelli are easily bruised, making them susceptible to high winds and rain. This tree is grown almost exclusively for its ornamental purposes when flowering, but provides lush foliage in other seasons as well.
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Foliage
Green, shiny leaves that grow in bunches down the branch of the magnolia, surrounding the flower blooms. These leaves are elongated ovals, and have smooth edges.
Seeds or Cones
Pods like this one form after magnolia flowers are done for the season, with a unique textured oval shape seed case
All illustrations by A.S. Longman
Did you know?
The shape of the magnolia flower is described as a “cup and saucer” with the inner petals, which stand upright, comprising the cup, and the outer petals, which lay flat, comprising the saucer.
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