Umbrella Tree, Umbrella Magnolia, Magnolia virginiana var. tripetala
Noted for its enormous leaves, Magnolia tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia) is a remarkable deciduous tree, often multi-trunked, with a broad, open crown of spreading branches. From mid-spring to early summer, large, unpleasantly fragrant, bowl-shaped, creamy-white flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), open shortly after the leaves emerge. The blossoms are followed by cone-shaped, rosy-red fruits which ripen in the fall. They are a food source for birds and small mammals. The shiny green, ovate to oblong leaves are huge, up to 24 in. long (60 cm) and 10 in. wide (25 cm). They are clustered at the stem tips and resemble the spokes of an umbrella. The bark is thin and gray. Native to the eastern United States, Umbrella Magnolia occurs naturally in rich, moist woods, ravines, slopes, and along streams. It makes a capital subject as a background for a small lawn where it can be protected from high winds.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Common names | Magnolia, Umbrella Magnolia, Umbrella Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Common names | Magnolia, Umbrella Magnolia, Umbrella Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Magnolia tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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