Magnolia campbellii ( Charles Raffill Campbell’s Magnolia )
The earliest of Rafill ’s crosses to bloom , at geezerhood 13 . A hybridizing between Magnolia campbellii and M. campbellii var . mollicomata Vigorous with large flower . mystifying move up bud open into pinkish efflorescence with purple tinge . marvelous deciduous tree , reaching 115 foot improbable in the wild , 30 - 60 foot in refinement . Bark is grayish tan , twigs are suave and tan colored , sometimes can become almost smuggled ....