I have seen this tree in a garden in Toscana, Italy, but do not know its name. Here is the photo of the cone - which is rather unusual. Does somebody know the name of the tree? Thanks in advance!
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what is the name of the tree
Nov 21, 2012
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Here is the photo of the cone - which is rather unusual. Does somebody know the name of the tree?
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It is not a cone. It is a fruit, a seed capsule.
That is likely a southern magnolia (M. grandiflora), sometimes called a "bull bay". A few other magnolias have similar fruits, but M. grandiflora is generally the most commonly planted magnolia tree. There are also magnolia bushes, but their fruits are often much more narrow.
Thanks a lot!
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