It seems everywhere I look magnolias are blooming – big sprawling trees and tall thin ones like the one in the parking lot at the grocery store. I had not realized this parking lot contained a magnolia tree until today. You may have read this before here and might again: All parking lots should have tree islands like this one that I’m guessing was paved about 30 years ago. Magnolias are evergreens. They drop the old brown leaves as new leaves and flowers come in. The flowers have a soft, lemony scent.
More magnolia photos:







The last photo was taken by my daughter a couple of weeks ago at her apartment complex where the magnolia flowers were “as big as your head.”
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May 27, 2022 at 1:32 am
A fine display. Congratulations to Ayla
May 27, 2022 at 9:06 pm
I’ll send Ayla your congratulations. Thanks, Derrick.
May 27, 2022 at 11:09 am
Thank you for sharing lovely photos and a part of your world!!.. do not have any magnolias here but every tree in the backyard is loved, especially the little “Charlie Brown” tree that is a volunteer and in spite of life’s challenges, continues to grow… 🙂
Hope all is well in your part of the universe, have a wonderful weekend and until we meet again..
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
May 27, 2022 at 9:08 pm
I smiled warmly at every tree in your backyard being loved. Thank you, Larry. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, too.
May 27, 2022 at 12:56 pm
My childhood home had three magnolia trees that were dramatic and gorgeous. Every time I see or smell one, it reminds me of home. We don’t have them where I live now, and I miss them. Thanks for sharing!
May 27, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Thank you for sharing your childhood memory of magnolias, Mae. I did not see them growing up.
May 29, 2022 at 6:51 am
Beautiful! A flower ‘as big as your head’ seems really really huge!! Are Magnolias very fragrant flowers? Great captures JoAnna!
May 29, 2022 at 8:38 pm
Thanks, Archana. The flowers do not have a strong fragrance, but if you get close to them, you can smell the fresh, lemony scent.
June 9, 2022 at 8:55 am
I loved the blooms and as big as a head? That’s huge. I love the white of magnolia and so glad you are witnessing the beauty. 🙂 Thanks for joining, JoAnna.
June 9, 2022 at 9:16 pm
My pleasure! Thank you for hosting Thursday Tree Love, Parul. 🙂
June 10, 2022 at 12:39 am
I love the smell of these flowers
June 11, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Me too! They have a delicate fragrance, not overwhelming.
June 16, 2022 at 10:22 pm
Ah! That’s a pure white! Lovely.
(And the leaves are very shiny, too. :))
June 17, 2022 at 9:36 pm
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂