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HAVE: Magnolia tree seeds

9 years ago

My neighbor collected these from his tree and gave them to me. The tree is lovely and smells absolutely divine when in bloom. Anybody want to trade for these?

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WildThings Rescue Nursery
9 years ago
Do you know which species of Magnolia?
Is it a Native?
Jaime
9 years ago
I would love some of these if there is anything on my list you would like. Thank you. :)
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alabamaangel1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thosedarnsqurls - I'm sorry to say that I do not know the species of this tree.

Kjnorris918 - I will just include some in your SASE you are sending for the kohlrabi. :)
Jaime
9 years ago
Great!! Thank you Angel. :)
alabamaangel1
Original Author
9 years ago
Kjnorris - you are welcome!

Thosedarnsqurls - I asked my neighbor. He says it is a Southern Magnolia. Don't know if that helps you.

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