Carolinian trees in the park

How fortunate we are to have some grand specimens of Carolinian trees in our park. And we are planting more (see photo of newly planted tulip tree). The tulip tree is one of two wild magnolia species found in Canada and is eastern North America’s tallest hardwood.

 Carolinian refers to native North American species found typically in North and South Carolina.  A small part of southern Ontario is home to these. Some are quite rare. That’s one reason the Parks and Recreation committee is keen to plant more. https://caroliniancanada.ca/legacy/FactSheets_CCUniqueness.htm

 Can you identify the tree from which these fruits have fallen?

• On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee