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Star Magnolias

by hankinslawrenceimages | May 8, 2019 | Magnoliaceae Family

The same day I photographed the Yulan Magnolias at the National Arboreatum, I also photographed the blossoms on two Star Magnolia trees.

Same photo as above with two textures applied – one from The CoffeeShop Blog and one that I created.

Yulan Magnolias

by hankinslawrenceimages | May 1, 2019 | Magnoliaceae Family

Earlier this spring I had the chance to photograph some of the Yulan Magnolias at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. The Yulan Magnolias are an early blooming magnolia with white blossoms.

This next photo is the same image as above with a texture from The CoffeeShop Blog added to the photo to warm it up a bit.

Magnificent Magnolias

by hankinslawrenceimages | Apr 11, 2016 | Flowers, Magnoliaceae Family

I recently made a quick trip to Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Virginia to see what was in bloom – and saw that one of their wonderful saucer magnolia trees was still blooming. And when I got home, I took a lot at my to-be-weeded pile of photos – and found a few more magnolia photos. So here thy are – some magnificent magnolia blossoms to brighten your day.

Saucer Magnolia Blossoms

Yulan Magnolia Blossoms

And finally some blossoms on a Coral Lake Magnolia tree

Coral Lake Magnolias © 2016 Patty Hankins

Magnolias!

by hankinslawrenceimages | Feb 24, 2016 | Flowers, Magnoliaceae Family

I don’t know about you – but I’m ready for spring. I’ve had enough cold gray days. So I thought I’d share a few magnolia photos today to remind all of us that spring is coming soon . . .

Saucer Magnolias

Yulan Magnolias

Forest’s Pink Magnolias

And a few magnolias that I don’t what variety they are

I hope these wonderful magnolia blossoms remind you that spring is on it’s way . . .

New Photo: Saucer Magnolias

by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 12, 2013 | Magnoliaceae Family, New Photos

I’ve recently added a new photo – Saucer Magnolias – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website.

I photographed this wonderful saucer magnolia on a beautiful morning last spring. I loved how the the large pink and white blossoms complemented the clear blue sky. Every time I look at my photos of the saucer magnolia tree from that morning – I remember the soft breezes, the warm air – and just that wonderful feeling of spring. I hope my photo of the saucer magnolia brings you some thoughts of spring as well.

This photograph is available as a 15 X 12″ or 26 X 20″ gallery-wrapped canvas. You can order Saucer Magnolias from my website.

Yulan Magnolia – magnolia denudata

by hankinslawrenceimages | Apr 19, 2011 | Flowers, Magnoliaceae Family

One of the truly spectacular early blooming trees in the Washington DC area is the Yulan Magnolia tree at the National Arboretum. Located along the side of the road just before the Asia Garden, this tree blooms beautifully in mid-March every year.

Yulan Magnolias (magnolia denudata) are native to Central and Eastern China. They grow to 40 feet tall – with amazing white flowers that bloom in early spring. They prefer either full or partial sun and will grow in zones 6 – 10.

The Yulan Magnolias have been cultivated in China for at least 1500 years. They were recorded as being in Buddhist temple gardens in the 7th Century A.D. During the Tang Dynasty, they were planted in the Emperor’s Garden and were considered a sign of purity.

Once I see the Yulan Magnolias blooming around the 20th of March – I know that some of my other favorite spring flowers will be blooming soon 🙂