Life History and Disturbance Response of Magnolia macrophylla (Bigleaf Magnolia)
Family: Magnoliaceae
Guild: slow-growing, shade tolerant
Functional Lifeform: small deciduous tree
Ecological Role: A rare tree with largest leaves of any other North American tree. It is found in rich deep woods particularly in ravines and river valleys
Lifespan, yrs (typical/max): tolerant
Height, m: 10-15m
Canopy Tree: yes
Pollination Agent: insects
New Cohorts Source: seeds
Seed Type/Dispersal Distance/Agent: small unwinged seeds/50m/birds and gravity
Season of Germination:
Exotics: