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Magnolia x soulangeana seed preparation. The cone like fruits of Magnolia can vary from 3cm to 12cm. They contain many seeds with the fleshy orange outer coat (aril). These needs to be removed as it can inhibit germination. One quirk is that once the fruits mature, the seeds may will by a white thread, before dropping to the ground. A method of attracting a seed disperser?

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