Magnolia macrophylla
Bigleaf magnolia

Zone:
to zone 5
Preferred habitat:
Moist, rich, cool soils but warmish climate; tolerates most normal soils
Size:
Medium
Evergreen/fall color:
Just brown, but leaves look like paper when lying on ground
Urban tolerance:
Low
General information:

The bigleaf magnolia can be seen in abundant verdure in the Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky. It is a very striking tree, almost tropical-looking, with the largest entire leaves in eastern North America. They have a silvery underside. The blossoms are very large. This tree should never be planted where wind is a problem.