Magnolia Tree Seed Pods With A Bonus
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 5, 2022 3:04pm CST
Each fall, the Magnolia tree has these bright red seed pods. Depending on what type of tree you have, some of these seeds could be propagated to growing more trees.
Before you go to the trouble of harvesting magnolia seed pods, try to determine whether the tree you have is a hybrid. You may not be able to tell that you have made a mistake until 10 to 15 years after you plant the seed when the new tree produces its first flowers.
So, for that reason, I have been happy with having just one Magnolia tree. It always has the bright green shiny leaves, year round.
Funny thing happened when I was photographing these pods yesterday, these stink bugs were looking back at me. On the left was a seed pod with no bugs, but the right one has three.
These seeds attract many birds and insects. I often find them in the bird bath. The birds leave me a gift from time to time. More about these bugs in a later post.
Do you have stink bugs in your world? They can get inside your home when the weather is cool. But they don't seem to bother anything that I know of. Some farmers have issues with them eating the crops. That is all that I know about.
Regardless about the bugs, I really enjoy the Southern Magnolia tree. The big white blooms are nice in the spring. Butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy the blooms too.
Photo is mine.
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 Oct 22
We do have stink bugs and I have smelled them ewww
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
6 Oct 22
@CarolDM I remember them as a child Carol..maybe they are not called that..but I remember in the Ozarks these bugs and lots of them on the trees or what have you and we could smell them..
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Oct 22
@RebeccasFarm You are probably correct. I have seen them for years in the garden.
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@Marilynda1225 (82680)
• United States
6 Oct 22
Yes we have stink bugs here and occasionally one will get in the house. Interesting about your magnolia tree.
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@Marilynda1225 (82680)
• United States
6 Oct 22
@CarolDM We don't have any pretty trees here in my community. All we have are fir trees which are used for privacy and a few other trees along the sidewalk, but I don't know what kind they are. It would be so nice if we had colorful trees here
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Oct 22
@Marilynda1225 I wish you could have at least one of your own to enjoy. But privacy is nice too.
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@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
6 Oct 22
Quite a nice information! The Bright red seed pods look so shiny and attractive.
Are these something edible by humans or something that animals eat more?
Have a nice Thursday!
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@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
8 Oct 22
@CarolDM
And better not to give a try in eating them !
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@allknowing (135813)
• India
6 Oct 22
The seeds look better than the flower I bet
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Oct 22
@allknowing I always share them in the spring.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
5 Oct 22
We don't have it here, in my yard, that I know. Glad I don't have to make that mistake.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
7 Oct 22
@CarolDM the mistake - to identify if the tree is a hybrid.
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Oct 22
@jobelbojel Oh I get it now. You are right.
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I think we do not have magnolia tree here.
@FourWalls (67657)
• United States
6 Oct 22
Yes, I have stink bugs up here, but thankfully they haven’t “stunk” me….yet.
Those are beautiful seeds.
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@FourWalls (67657)
• United States
6 Oct 22
@CarolDM — I’m sure we do, because I show an allergy to them.
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@Juliaacv (51018)
• Canada
6 Oct 22
@CarolDM Our first home that we lived in we had a neighbour across the street from us that had a magnolia tree. Neither of us had seen one up close before, and we were taken back by the beauty of the tree when it was in full bloom. We were also taken back by the mess that it made on the lawn after the blooms were done, more my hubs then I actually. I don't know if the Southern Magnolia tree is messy like that or not, but it just requires a little extra work but worth it for the blooms and that beautiful scent.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Oct 22
@Juliaacv They are beautiful for sure. Mine have the large white saucer-sized blooms. The men don't like these due to the large leaves that fall on the lawn. I pick them up when I can. The hummingbirds and butterflies really enjoy the blooms.
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@Dena91 (16587)
• United States
7 Oct 22
Yes, we have stink bugs. I read somewhere that they were released to combat the ladybug population which was being destructive a few years ago. I'd rather have ladybugs than stick bugs.
There are some magnolia trees around here but I don't recall seeing the pods on them. I'll have to look closer when I am out and about.
Have a blessed evening. 
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@aninditasen (16370)
• Raurkela, India
6 Oct 22
The pods look so attractive. Beautiful plant.
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@aninditasen (16370)
• Raurkela, India
7 Oct 22
@CarolDM Wow! The lovely lush green tree and field.
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