I believe that it is the magnolia grandiflora Deb, an evergreen tree. We have those in Australia as well, but these magnolias are deciduous trees and originally from Asian I believe.
Always makes me smile the differences in the seasons between here and Australia. I was amazed at the leaves turning colour when we were there in February.
I'll never forget the first time I saw a magnolia. We were driving in Mississippi and I made my husband stop so I could find out what kind of tree that was that had those huge white flowers. They were stunning and I was smitten.
LOVE your beautiful close-ups! The last one reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe. We have a white "star" magnolia like the one you pictured, and we look forward to its blooms every spring. I'd love to have a pink one too. Thank you for visiting my Saturday Snapshot post.
Magnolias are the first blooming trees in the spring in Missouri. We're a little too far north, though, for them to be fully happy here -- often the flowers get frozen off after just a day or two of blooming.
Gorgeous photos Brona. I love those Sydney blue skies. Our magnolias have just started in the last few days.
ReplyDeleteI have a magnolia here in the American South, but our flowers are only white. The branches look similar but the leaves are more abundant and glossier.
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I believe that it is the magnolia grandiflora Deb, an evergreen tree. We have those in Australia as well, but these magnolias are deciduous trees and originally from Asian I believe.
DeleteAlways makes me smile the differences in the seasons between here and Australia. I was amazed at the leaves turning colour when we were there in February.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous magnolias! The pink ones are so stunning....thanks for sharing.
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I'll never forget the first time I saw a magnolia. We were driving in Mississippi and I made my husband stop so I could find out what kind of tree that was that had those huge white flowers. They were stunning and I was smitten.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your beautiful close-ups! The last one reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe. We have a white "star" magnolia like the one you pictured, and we look forward to its blooms every spring. I'd love to have a pink one too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my Saturday Snapshot post.
Magnolias are the first blooming trees in the spring in Missouri. We're a little too far north, though, for them to be fully happy here -- often the flowers get frozen off after just a day or two of blooming.
ReplyDeleteLovely macro shot Bron
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! My favourite is the second pink one with the sun streaks. Such an artistic photo :)
ReplyDelete- Linking over from Saturday Snapshots
So so pretty! Love the soft soothing colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, and your pictures are absolutely gorgeous, Brona! You are such a talented photographer - these just come to life!
ReplyDeleteIt still blows my mind to think it is the end of summer here and the end of winter there - so weird, right?
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