Carol DM
The magnolia tree in my yard produces this fruit each year. I love the shiny green leaves of the tree as well. The birds like this fruit. Red berries will eventually be produced as well for the birds. You could take these berries and plant new trees. I have never done that but I might give it a try. I love the evergreen tree with the nice green leaves year round. And the big white blooms all summer long make it a favorite. The birds enjoy it as well, so it is a win-win kind of tree.
The saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana) is a deciduous tree that grows best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. It reaches mature heights between 15 and 25 feet with an equal spread. Its red fruits ripen in collective sacs in late summer to early fall. Plant a saucer magnolia in sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Some cool facts about this treee:
- Magnolias are believed to be the earliest known flowering plants, with their fossils dating back over 100 million years. Magnolia trees even existed before bees, so they rely on beetles for pollination. Instead of nectar, the flowers produce large quantities of pollen that the beetles use for food.
- The oldest trees on the grounds of the White House are two southern magnolias planted between 1829 and 1837 by Andrew Jackson, in memory of his wife, Rachel, who died two weeks after Jackson won the election.
- Magnolia flowers are actually composed of “tepals,” a combination of sepals and petals similar in size and shape, comparable to water lilies.
Photos ©CarolDM2018
The tree below taken in my yard shows you just how big they can get. Over 80 feet tall.
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Have you seen a Magnolia tree before?
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These are the huge saucer sized bloom produced by this tree. Seen these before?
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I’ve planted 2 magnolia Little Gems in September and last Sunday. I like the fact about magnolia trees with leaves all year round; except the saucer, lily and loebner pink varieties.
I have cover in the front yard next winter.
I never saw one. I don’t know if it can be grown in our place. But the flower is beautiful.
You should check your zone to see, they are beautiful.
Beautiful magnolia, thank you for sharing
Thanks Branka, they are stunning trees.
Very beautiful tree Carol
Thank you very much lado.
so wow.. we don’t have this here.
I am sure you have other trees that are stunning.
I have never seen them, they look interesting.
I’m watching magnolia in a neighbor’s garden
So you have seen them.
Great photos! I have seen them before but not close up. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Courtney I love these trees
I don’t think I saw this tree before, but
That flower is really unique …
Thanks they are beautiful up close
Love the photo a lot!
Thank you my dear friend. I love these trees too.
Very nice photos,
Thank you Carol.
I thank you Robin for visiting.