You can easily find this tree by looking for it to the left of the front steps of Kirkland Hall.
Chinese or saucer magnolia is actually a hybrid of two magnolia species and is not native to the United States. However, it is often planted as an ornamental and is more cold-hardy than other magnolias.
These trees are well-known on campus because they frame the front door of the main administration building. Their
beautiful purplish-pink blooms are a sure sign that spring is just around the corner.
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whole tree (or vine) - general |
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whole tree (or vine) - general |
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bark - of a large tree |
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twig - winter overall |
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twig - winter overall |
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twig - close-up winter terminal bud |
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leaf - whole upper surface |
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leaf - margin of upper + lower surface |
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inflorescence - whole - unspecified |
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inflorescence - whole - unspecified |
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inflorescence - lateral view of flower |
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inflorescence - frontal view of flower |
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inflorescence - close-up of flower interior |