Magnolia virginiana

sweetbay

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Recent Champion: 92' height, 52' spread, 173" circumf., Union County, Arkansas
National Register of Big Trees

Quick Stats
Common Names: sweetbay magnolia, Swampbay, Laurel magnolia, swamp magnolia

Habitat: Borders of pine-barren swamps, shallow swamps and on rich hummocks

Description: A slender tree, usually not more than 30 ft. in height or 18 inches in diameter

Uses: plywood, lumber, broom handles, woodenware, furniture

Image
(images courtesy of Steve Nix and About.com)

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