Saucer Magnolia Full Bloom - Mid April - April 2025

One of the best decisions we made when we installed our initial landscaping was the planting of a multi-trunk Saucer Magnolia tree in the center of our front yard.   That was Summer of 2017 and now eight growing seasons later ('17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24), the tree has grown to be a Spring-time standout.  But, just briefly.  

The crown of the tree has taken on a globe-like shape - and I've never pruned any part of the tree.  And, thanks to the maturity of the tree combined with a seemingly not-to-harsh Winter (and in particular...late Winter), that crown is now littered with pink blooms.  Below is the view from our front porch:

I posted about the pink buds swelling and starting to open a week ago and this show will last for a few more days.   Then, the pink and white petals will scatter across the lawn before the green foliage emerges and this flowering tree transforms into a shade tree for the rest of the season.