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Magnolia tripetala
Umbrella tree
- » Large, shiny green leaves
- » Bowl-shaped, creamy white flowers in spring
- » Cone-like pink fruits ripen in fall
- Category:Tree
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:15-30 ft
- Spread:15-30 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This striking deciduous tree is named for its exceptionally large, oblong leaves (up to 24 inches long) that cluster at the branch tips, resembling an umbrella. It produces large, creamy white, bowl-shaped flowers, 6-10 inches across in spring after the leaves emerge. These blooms are followed by attractive, cone-like pink fruits that ripen in the fall, adding seasonal interest. Typically growing 15-30 feet tall, the Umbrella Magnolia has smooth, gray bark and an open, spreading crown.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia tripetala
This deciduous tree thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, organically rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Pruning is generally not required beyond removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and should be done after flowering. A slow-release, balanced fertilizer can be applied in early spring to support healthy growth.