Only Siggy Freud would dare respond to your query. :-)
"BeeCee" wrote in message
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What is this suggestive looking growth on my magnolia tree?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18364027@N00/254919215/

The tree is about 12 years old and growing at about its northern limit.

It flowers well in the spring but this is the first time I have noticed this
structure.

BeeCee