Saucer Magnolia Pink Buds Appear - Close to Bloom - April 2025

The multi-trunk Saucer Magnolia tree is getting ready to put on its annual Spring flower show. And, after the harsh (at times) Winter, we're seeing a great sign: pink flower buds have emerged from their fuzzy shells and are putting on size ahead of their full bloom. Below is a photo of one of the pink flower buds on the Saucer Magnolia tree tips. This is three-and-a-half weeks later than the same pink buds emerged in 2024 - just over a year ago . That was earlier than normal. And this year - mid-April - is more in line with historical timing for this flowering tree. 2025 - Flower buds emerged in mid-April. 2024 - Flowers emerged in mid-March. Peaked first week of April. 2023 - Mid-April peak-Magnolia bloom 2022 - Late-April 2022: Peak-Magnolia at end of month 2021 - Mid-April 2021 : In bloom by mid-month (April). 2020 - Early April 2020 : Blooms began the first week of April. 2019 - The tree did NOT bloom at all. 2...