what is this tree
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Douglas Hunt on Jul 17, 2012This is a guess, because you really can't see the shape of the leaves, but, based on the size you said, and because on the left that looks like the underside of a bloom: possibly big-leaf magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 17, 2012The Flower almost looks like a tulip Poplar....Helpful Reply
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Linda P on Jul 17, 2012Possibly an Empress Tree. Can't really tell by size of picture.Helpful Reply
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Jean on Jul 17, 2012I was also thinking Tulip Poplar.Helpful Reply
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Stasea on Jul 17, 2012lady slipper family?? LARGE ONE!!Helpful Reply
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Barbara M on Jul 17, 2012I WOULD SAY A MAGNOLIA TRIPITALIAHelpful Reply
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Russ S on Jul 17, 2012It's a Plumeria tree I have one in my backyard.Helpful Reply
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Dorothy H on Jul 17, 2012no way, its NOT a Plumeria TreeHelpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 17, 2012looks more like the Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree (Magnolia macrophylla)...NOT the Plumeria treeHelpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 17, 2012from the friend that took the photo: This is NOT a magnolia of any kind..this is a tropical tree with very large leaves and a soft bark. Sort of like the rice paper plant some people allow.Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 17, 2012Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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MARY T on Jul 18, 2012When you find out, I would like to know the best part of the country to grow these. Thanks.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jul 18, 2012Where was the photo taken? Is it possible for your friend to take more, so that we can at least see the shape of the leaf?Helpful Reply
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Barb W on Jul 18, 2012I'm thinking Tulip Poplar also.Helpful Reply
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Ana L on Jul 18, 2012Tulip Poplar tree bark isn't smooth though. Leaves are also different.Helpful Reply
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Colleen L on Jul 18, 2012Take a leaf to your local plant nursery and ask.Helpful Reply
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JILL WOLFE on Jul 18, 2012TULIP POPLAR LEAVES ARE SHAPED LIKE A TULIP...SOURWOOD?Helpful Reply
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Leanna Anthonsen on Jul 18, 2012Sourwoods' (Oxydendron) southern-most range is N.Carolina. and the leaves are a maximum 3" wide. For sure need a more comprehensive photo to ID it.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl C on Jul 18, 2012We have Sourwoods all over our farm in North GA. The leaves are shiny and shaped differently. The leaves in the photo also look stiffer and have different veining They are in bloom now, with drooping clusters of fragrant white blossoms.Helpful Reply
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Amy Roeder on Jul 18, 2012My guess would be Chinese parasol tree.Helpful Reply
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Leanna Anthonsen on Jul 19, 2012Hey Cheryl C, Thanx for the infor about Sourwood tree in N. Ga. People are always the best testament to what is and what isn't, not textbooks.Helpful Reply
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Delores M on Jul 21, 2012I would say none of us can really tell, by the size of the photo.Helpful Reply
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Grace F on Jul 23, 2012It definitely is not Tulip Poplar. The bloom is not right for tulip poplar.Helpful Reply
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Nancy on Jul 23, 2012Amy, I think you are right. I just looked at pictures of a chinese parasol tree and this picture looks just like it.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 25, 2012Desmos sp (Red flower) -Rare variety of Ylang Ylang shrub with red flowers. Lemon candy fragrance. Delicate plant, cold sensitive, collectible. Vigorous grower once established providing warm humid conditions toptropicals.comHelpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 28, 2012new photos of this tree, notice green smooth bark, big split leaves like a maple only huge....Helpful Reply
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Leanna Anthonsen on Jul 29, 2012The trunk looks like a young striped maple(Acer pensylvanicum). Do the leaves have the shape of a big gooses' foot? That's another common name -goose foot maple and snakebark maple.Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 29, 2012WOW! @Dianne...you know I was hoping the photo I found MIGHT be something you recognized...but Looks obviously different...I think Leanna Might be on the right track... What do you think?Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 30, 2012Chinese Parasol Tree...I think we have found it...google it & see if you agree...Helpful Reply
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Sharron W on Jul 30, 2012The Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex) has immense leaves measuring about a foot across. The picture at left shows a young cluster of leaves that are only a few inches across. Although this tree is supposed to be frost sensitive, ours never seem to be harmed by our winter temperatures, even down to the 20's. When the leaves drop in the fall, they look like brown paper bags strewn about the yard and we don't really rake them so much as just gather them up. The trunk and branches are covered with smooth bark that is a striking green, especially in the winter when the branches are bare. That's what I found along with photos so similar to yours that ummmm yep I'd say you found your tree....LOLHelpful Reply
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Dianne on Jul 30, 2012Amy Roeder was right, thanks to everyone for your help, now I know what to buy.Helpful Reply
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