Magnolia acuminata Magnoliaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, obovate to elliptical, 5-10 inches long and downy hairy underneath.
Twigs are stout and smooth with velvety hairy white buds and stipular scars surrounding the twig.
Bark is gray-brown and scaly. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved. Photographs by Mike Hogan.