Umbrella-tree

Umbrella-tree (Magnolia tripetala) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in spring. Red fruit is produced to a moderate extent in summer.
It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 30 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan under a hundred years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be available only to contractors. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5-7.5, high fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Magnolia tripetala profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Magnolia Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 25 and 50 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs