spring has official sprung as of March 20th. Now, that the days are longer and the sun is shining I've been taking long walks and getting back to running outside. Before you know it the yellow dust monster will be here, better known as pollen. On my walks through my favorite park, I ran across this beautiful magnolia tree...Pink Star Magnolia to be exact. It's white and pink flower is very beautiful and makes this tree stand out.
This small low-branched tree has large saucer-shaped flowers. Early-spring blossoms are pinkish-purple outside, white inside. Medium fast-growing, good pollution tolerance. Likes moist, deep, acid soil and full sun. Grows to 20' to 30', 25' spread. Great tree to be planted by itself as a show piece...see picture below.
Common name: Magnolia Saucer
Botanical name: Magnolia x soulangeana
Go get out and enjoy the sun until next time.
Pink Saucer Magnolia-Centennial Park
Saucer Magnolia flower
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