The fragrance is a blend of Southern Magnolia, Jasmine and Peach Pears. Near its southern limit, it often shares canopy dominance with southern magnolia. A 120-year-old southern magnolia tree still stands on the lawn. As for magnolias, two clones of Magnolia grandiflora (bull bay/evergreen or southern magnolia) were present. Visitors can see cypress trees, southern magnolia, herons, American coots, turtles and hawks. This species has been successfully hybridized with the Southern magnolia ("M. grandiflora"). Rarer species in the collection include the evergreen southern magnolia and monkey puzzle. Southern magnolia has yellowish-white sapwood and light to dark brown heartwood tinted yellow or green. These include American beech ("Fagus grandifolia"), southern magnolia ("Magnolia grandiflora"), and purple anise ("Illicium floridanum").