Umbrella Magnolia, bark and trunk

Umbrella tree, bark and trunk. (Magnolia tripetala) listed as rare in Pennsylvania, it is invading an area of West Fairmount Park, which is out of its natural range and is considered an introduced species. Smooth grey bark, many specimens multi-stemmed. Photographed in West Fairmount Park, Monday, March 24, 2013. www.thesanguineroot.com