bark characteristics? were the leaves alternate or opposite? compound,
simple, what? )

The only tree that immediately sprung to mind was Bigleaf Magnolia, Magnolia
macrophylla...

Dave

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Hello,

I was walking through the woods in my backyard today, when I came upon
a very large tree, about 50-60 ft tall. From what I could see, the
leaves were "bullet-shaped", almost like an artillery shell. They
were also pretty large, maybe 8 inches to a foot long. I can't find
the ID in any of my usual sources, I was wondering if anyone could
help, thanks

Dan
nw NJ, deciduous woods, zone 5 micro