The Star Magnolia is one of the first trees to bloom at the beginning of spring, and when it does, its sprouts white flowers. Parsons’ favorite magnolia resides by the path outside Voter Hall . When the magnolias were planted several decades ago, arborists feared the trees wouldn’t survive the harsh Vermont winters. Their solution was to plant the Southern transplants along the main steam line running across campus to keep the roots heated during the winter, and so far the magnolias have thrived.
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