magnolia bud and sky

magnolia bud and sky, originally uploaded by London looks.

Magnolia buds in the late afternoon. The days are getting longer, but the light is still quite "low"

I can't remember what kind of magnolia this is, but it's similar to the Magnolia stellata (which I have in my own garden).

Magnolias come in so many different shapes and sizes and are suitable for many different growing conditions. They're also suitable for gifts! I gave a Magnolia grandiflora "Victoria" as a wedding present to a gardening groom and a bride called Victoria. It's supposed to be a dwarf version of the Southern classic.

Here's a link to the US National Arboretum's magnolia q&a.