Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora

Location: 40673 Fremont Blvd.
District: Irvington
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Broadleaf evergreen, native of southeastern U.S. Has large lustrous green leaves with a deep rust-brown underside. Large waxy-white flowers with 6 broad petals which are cup shaped and 8" to 10" across and bloom through summer and fall.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker