Leaf Identification
The leaves of the ‘Lois’ Magnolia are simple and broadly ovate. They are arranged alternately. They are a dark green and turn yellow to brown in the fall.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig is dark green-brown and pubescent (hairy) with white lenticels (pores) along its length. It is also slightly zig zag. The flower buds are conical with long, fuzzy hairs, persisting through the winter. The leaf buds are longer and thinner, unfurling a curled-up leaf inside.
Bark Identification
The ‘Lois’ Magnolia has smooth gray bark with warty projections.
Fruit Identification
The ‘Lois’ Magnolia rarely produces fruit. The fruits are firm, cone-like projections that are actually seed pods when mature.
Flower Identification
The flowers of the ‘Lois’ Magnolia are a pale yellow and goblet-shaped. They are typically produced in mid-spring.
