Unusual tree

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Jmar, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. Jmar

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    I saw this tree at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario in early September, it has large pink seed pods almost like a King Protea. It was about 30-40 feet tall, and just a great looking tree but I have no idea what it was. I got a small seedling from a seed that fell on the ground.......bonus
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Magnolia tripetala. Native to eastern US. Bold leaves and branching pattern from a hardy tree. Flowers malodorous, unfortunately.
     
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    Thanks for that Rob. Just one thing, what does "Flowers malodorous" mean ? I haven't seen that term used before. I looked it up, they are stinking flowers...phew.
    John
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    These have been described as smelling like a wet goat.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    So which author goes around sniffing wet goats for research? ;-)

    Don't worry about it too much, it'll be a lo-o-ong time till the seedling is old enough to produce enough flowers to make a noticeable stink.
     

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