Magnolia virginiana Laurel magnolia (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia virginiana
Laurel magnolia
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia virginiana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachussets to Florida, west to Missouria and Tennessee. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Laurel magnolia. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. glauca.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia virginiana
Common Name:  Laurel magnolia
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Wet acid sandy barrens and swamps at low elevations[184, 229].

General Uses: An essential oil from the flowers has been used in the manufacture of perfumes[227]. Wood - straight-grained, light, soft, easily worked, finishes well, aromatic and yellow in colour[4, 46, 61, 229]. It weighs 31lb per cubic foot[227]. Used for furniture, broom handles, bowls and light woodenware articles etc[46, 61, 227, 229].

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