Fraser magnolia Magnoliaceae Magnolia fraseri Walter   symbol: MAFR
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, quite large, 8 to 12 inches long, with "ear-lobes" at the base, margin entire, typically widest near the middle, green and shiny above, dull, paler and smooth below, often crowded near the ends of twigs. Flower: Monoecious; very large and showy, with several creamy white petals (3 to 5 inches long), unpleasant odor, appearing with the leaves. Fruit: Cone-like, 3 to 4 inches long, bright red when mature, later turning dark brown, individual seeds bright red, mature in fall. Twig: Stout, purplish brown, with a large leaf scar; terminal bud is large (1 inch), smooth and purplish brown. Bark: Thin, grayish brown to brown, splotchy, later developing scaly plates. Form: Small tree (30 to 50 feet tall) with a straight trunk that often grows in clumps.
	USDAFS Silvics of North America - USDA Plants Database Magnolia fraseri is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting Fraser magnolia (opens a new window).