Is this a Catalba tree?

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  1. mistwalker

    mistwalker Active Member 10 Years

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    I would like to know the name of this tree if anyone here knows I'd greatly appreciate it. The knife laying on that leaf is 28cm long.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Magnolia macrophylla.
     
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    Cereusly Steve Active Member

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    That's spelled Catalpa and no its not one. Its a Magnolia macrophylla. Catalpa have petiolate leaves with a heart-shaped blade.
     
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    Thanks, I just noticed the spelling. Oh, like the plants we call "elephant ears" ?
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Asimina triloba (pawpaw).
     
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    Eared (auriculate) leaf bases and broad, papery leaves with pale undersides point to bigleaf magnolia.

    Asimina triloba has tapered leaf bases and other differences.
     
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    Thanks for your help.
     
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