Created By: FSRP Tree Tenders
About this specimen: Another example of a beautiful giant whose admirers have allowed it to grow beyond its comfort zone. Is presently thriving despite the dangers posed by its cemented pit.
Leaf type: leaves appear before flowers, 5 -10” long with waxy shine, evergreen leaves may yellow before giving way to new leaves the next year
Bark: smooth gray, later cracking into scaly plates
Flowers: large, creamy lotus-like flowers, blossoms 8 – 10’ across, lemony fragrance
Fruit: red, hairy, cone-like consisting of many compartments, in winter two plump fire-red seeds extrude from each follicle and dangle form white threads
Origin: native to the American South; average mature size in city: 50-80’ tall
Other notable features: integral to southern culture, Mississippi honors the tree as a state emblem. Because these flowers represent durability, strength of character, and bearing, they are widely used in weddings.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Center City West Tree Stroll
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