Southern Magnolia
What a show-off!
The single, saucer shaped blooms sitting atop clusters of long and broad, dark green lustrous leaves would tempt any passerby with a camera. Try walking past these lemon-scented, 8-12 inch white beauties without turning around to further investigate. Each magnificent bloom presents 6-12 textured waxy petals emerging from tips of twigs on mature trees during late spring just waiting to be captured for all time.
As indispensable as fried catfish and grits are to the Southern lifestyle, the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) is an historical time-honored landmark on the southeastern United States landscape. Preferring to exist with increased moisture, it has adapted to a variety of habitats, including the tidewater areas of Virginia. As a native Midwesterner and accustomed to the wide open range, I will never forget the first time I walked into a Mississippi welcome center. Overcome with sheer awe at the varied exhibits—paintings, photographs, and ceramics of this Southern floral showpiece. I’ve been in love with the show-off ever since.
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Read MoreThe single, saucer shaped blooms sitting atop clusters of long and broad, dark green lustrous leaves would tempt any passerby with a camera. Try walking past these lemon-scented, 8-12 inch white beauties without turning around to further investigate. Each magnificent bloom presents 6-12 textured waxy petals emerging from tips of twigs on mature trees during late spring just waiting to be captured for all time.
As indispensable as fried catfish and grits are to the Southern lifestyle, the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) is an historical time-honored landmark on the southeastern United States landscape. Preferring to exist with increased moisture, it has adapted to a variety of habitats, including the tidewater areas of Virginia. As a native Midwesterner and accustomed to the wide open range, I will never forget the first time I walked into a Mississippi welcome center. Overcome with sheer awe at the varied exhibits—paintings, photographs, and ceramics of this Southern floral showpiece. I’ve been in love with the show-off ever since.
Visit http://www.corinthrose.wordpress.com for additional thoughts on the Southern Magnolia.
