Alana Gibson wrote:
chris_290 wrote:
Hi,

I have been trying to identify this tree which is growing in a cramped
area in the back of my yard in Massachusetts. I tried a few online
sites, but couldn't find any leafs like this one.

http://home.earthlink.net/~chriscworc/IMG_1017.jpg

The leaves are ~ 12" long. We've only noticed this type of tree once
before in the area (in the Providence zoo).

Any help is appreciated. We are trying to figure out what type of tree
to plant for shade, and find this one very interesting (and think it
might provide good shade, while still keeping an open feel).

Thanks,

Chris

Maybe Big Leaf Magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla?
Here's a link: http://www.gwf.org/bigleaf.htm

I saw one in bloom at a local display garden. It was magnificent, with
flowers about 12" across. The leaves aren't like other magnolias, being
a lot thinner, a lighter shade of green and they aren't at all waxy
looking.

Alana Gibson

If you identification is correct, here is what Sunset says:
deciduous
slow growing to 30 ft
spreads to 20 ft
blooms when 12-15 years old
fragrant white flowers as much as 16 inches across
in late spring or early summer (after leafing out)

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