I finally got some time to go walk around my neighborhood and get some photos of all the trees in bloom. All of the trees have blossomed, seemingly overnight! My favorite flowering tree is this Japanese Magnolia in the yard of the neighbor across the street. I would have loved to have it against a deep blue sky, where it literally pops, but unfortunately it was overcast and a little gray the morning I went walking. I have always wondered what this tree was called. If you google around, you will see that some people also call it a tulip tree, though if you go look at the information on the Tulip Tree, you'll see that it's different.
Whatever you want to call it, I call it gorgeous. Usually this Japanese Magnolia tree is completely awash in blooms, but they are opening in phases this year. Just a few days after I took these photos, there were even more blooms. I might have to take another walk and get some newer photos.
There are two Japanese Magnolia trees that I pass on my way to the grocery store. They are huge and were covered in blooms weeks before my neighbor's. I'm not sure if it has to do with amount of sun or soil or maybe a slightly different variety. I wanted desperately to pull over and snap some photos, but there was no safe place to stop.
Do you have any spring blooming trees in your yard?
Floral Fridays says
Lovely magnolias, Pam!
Many thanks for participating in the Floral Friday Foto meme, I hope to see your entry in this week's edition also!
Molly says
I love the high key element to these images, it really makes these beautiful flowers pop
Mollyxxx
Jen says
Our azaleas are almost done and the wisteria has started. The crepe myrtles are beginning to green as well as the fruit trees. It won't be long before everything is a riot.,
tanya breese says
beautiful pictures! we just moved into this house over the summer so i was anxious to see what would bloom this spring and so far nada 🙁 there is a fruit tree though, not sure what kind it is but i did notice a few little blooms on it this morning so i will have to go investigage but it has mostly leafed out...i do need to plant a red bud and a dogwood at least!
Aktuella bilder | Maria says
Lovely bloom. Spring has just arrived som no blooming trees here yet.
Caren Gittleman says
I also never knew they are called Japanese Magnolias, thank you for that info! Your photos are a delight, you captured how delicate they look. No blooms here yet (I am in Michigan), but hopefully soon!
Jackie says
I so love this time of year - it makes me feel as though I get a do-over!
Ellen Pilch says
That is gorgeous. We have a magnolia that is not even close to blossoming.
Liz says
Beautiful Pam!