Fraser magnolia is a small to medium-sized tree of Central Appalachian coves.
Light 
Fraser magnolia is a gap species, and seedling rapidly establish on moist sites after larger trees fall or along roadsides. It is a prolific stump sprouter.
Water
Cool, moist coves of southern Appalachian Mountains, develops best in deep, well-drained soils.
Growth
Size
Small tree (30 to 50 feet tall) with a straight trunk that often grows in clumps.
Timber Value 
When stems are lage and straight, they are marketed with yellow-poplar and used for furniture, pallets, and dimension stock. Fraser magnolia has economic potential as an ornamental plant.
Wildlife Value 
Often hollow, the trees are used for denning, and deer are known to browse young trees.
Attracts deer
Fun Facts
Not an important timber tree due to its size. It has been used as an ornamental for its large flowers.
Latin Meaning
Magnolia: after Pierre Magnol, French botanist /
fraseri: after John Fraser
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