Experience w/Magnolia Tripetala?

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Tammy somewhere, PA Jul 31, 2004

I started a Magnolia Tripetala tree from seed a few years ago without doing much research on it. Its now getting 4-5' tall and I'm wondering if its really worth the space! I googled it and found many negative comments. Rank fragrance e.g. Does anyone have first hand experience with this tree?

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rutholive Tonasket, WA(Zone 5a) Aug 01, 2004

I have had a Magnolia tripetula for 7 or 8 year now. I am quite happy with it. Its leaves tear quite easily in wind, so mine is planted near my house on the north side and i keep it pruned to below the roof level to keep the wind from tearing the leaves. It has 2 or 3 blooms each year, they are not particularly impressive but I never notice any unpleasant odor. The leaves will get as much as 24" long and 10" or so wide, quite tropical looking. Hope that helps. Donna

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Tammy somewhere, PA Aug 02, 2004

Thanks Donna. Mine is planted in a fairly open area but we're on a ridge along a "mountain range" so its somewhat protected. (Quotes on mountain since none are anywhere near the size of the mountains of the west!)

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