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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:03 PM Post #4926611
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I am not sure if this is a native Iowa tree or a deliberately planted tree. The blossoms are extremely fragrant, especially in the evening. Anybody know what it is?
Claire
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:06 PM Post #4926630
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Here's a pic with more leaves.
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plantladylin
Daytona Beach, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 8, 2008
10:10 PM Post #4926661
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Maybe this magnolia? [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
plantladylin
Daytona Beach, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 8, 2008
10:12 PM Post #4926673
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Here's another link showing the flowers, buds and leaves: [HYPERLINK@www.google.com] |
Nedhudson1
Thorne Bay, AK
(Zone 6b)
May 8, 2008
10:15 PM Post #4926720
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Looks more like an apple tree to me-Look at the leaf clusters. |
gldandrews
Andrews, NC
(Zone 6a)
May 8, 2008
10:16 PM Post #4926735
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I agree with Ned. |
drsaul
Hereford, TX
(Zone 7a)
May 8, 2008
10:17 PM Post #4926739
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I too think it's an apple. |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:18 PM Post #4926746
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Wow, that magnolia is a gorgeous tree. I think my flowers are quite a bit smaller though. I wish it was a magnolia! I didn't even think they would grow here. Here is a pic of my tree from a bit of a distance. I don't think it's quite the same form of flowers.
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:19 PM Post #4926753
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Ah, an apple! That would be nice too! So I will have to watch for fruit. Could it be a crab apple or do you think it's a real apple?
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plantladylin
Daytona Beach, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 8, 2008
10:26 PM Post #4926791
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I found this list of apple varieties good for Iowa ... maybe it is one on this list: [HYPERLINK@www.ipm.iastate.edu] |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:29 PM Post #4926803
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Wow, what a great list. Even if I can't figure it out, at least now I know what kinds of apple trees I should buy in future! |
Nedhudson1
Thorne Bay, AK
(Zone 6b)
May 8, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4926859
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It's definitely not a crab apple,so a real apple it must be.Looks like you'll get some fruit. |
CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 8, 2008
10:44 PM Post #4926882
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Fabulous! Thanks, all, for your help! Hopefully I'll be able to post pictures of my fruit in the fall! |
Nedhudson1
Thorne Bay, AK
(Zone 6b)
May 8, 2008
10:45 PM Post #4926885
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That would be great. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
May 9, 2008
4:29 AM Post #4927531
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Might be a pear, rather than an apple.
Resin
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 9, 2008
8:36 AM Post #4927935
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Oh! Well that would be great too! I suppose that only the fruits will tell... |
