

How to identify Lily magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora)
Lily magnolia, also known as Woody-Orchid, Red Magnolia, Tulip magnolia, Woody orchid
Lily magnolia is a deciduous plant that fluctuates between a large shrub and a small tree, with typical heights and widths ranging from 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 meters). It sports a rounded and multi-stemmed silhouette with a propensity to spread. In early spring, the plant showcases eye-catching, goblet or lily-shaped flowers bearing 6 to 7 tepals that contrast strikingly with purplish-red exteriors and white interiors. These blooms precede the foliage, which are dark green, ovate to obovate leaves, measuring 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) in length and 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12.5 centimeters) in width, with a pubescent texture on the underside.
Goblet-shaped flowers with purple-red exteriors and white interiors (3 to 4 inches/7.6 to 10.2 cm).
Cone-like fruit aggregate with pinkish-red or orange seeds (3 to 5 inches/7.5 to 12.5 cm).
Dark green leaves, ovate to obovate, fuzzy undersides, prone to powdery mildew (4 to 8 inches/10 to 20 cm).
Lily magnolia leaves are simple, alternate, and vary in shape from elliptical, ovate, to obovate. They measure 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) long and 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm) wide. In summer, the leaves exhibit a dark green upper surface, while the undersides are fuzzy. By late summer, leaves may appear unkempt, commonly due to powdery mildew. These features make the leaves distinctive and help in identifying the plant.
The flowers of lily magnolia exhibit 6 to 7 tepals, forming a goblet-like or lily-shaped structure. They are purple-red on the outer surface and white inside, with a citrus fragrance. The petals measure 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) long. Floral buds are pubescent, smooth, and point toward the apex. The color ranges from pink to purple, varying by cultivar. These flowers bloom from April to May.
The fruit of lily magnolia is a striking, cone-like aggregate with individual pinkish-red or orange seeds encased in slender follicles. Upon maturity, these follicles split open to reveal seeds that hang on slender threads, almost appearing as a chandelier. The cone-like structure can measure approximately 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12.5 cm) long. The texture is typically firm to the touch, and these fruits provide a distinct visual interest when they follow the plant's showy blooms.
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Scientific Classification of Lily magnolia