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mountain magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia fraseri
Family: Magnoliaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Magnolia fraseri: The Mountain Magnolia
Magnolia fraseri, commonly known as Mountain Magnolia or Fraser Magnolia, is a beautiful deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Magnolia fraseri Walter
- Common Names: Mountain Magnolia, Fraser Magnolia, Earleaf Magnolia
- Family: Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southeastern United States, specifically the southern Appalachian Mountains and adjacent Atlantic and Gulf Coastal regions.
- Fairly common in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- A small deciduous tree, typically reaching 30 to 40 feet in height.
- Trunk size typically ranges from 1 to 1 1/2 feet in diameter.