Throughout our neighborhoods and the city, the most prominent and visible large pink flowering tree is the saucer Magnolia, Magnolia xsoulangiana. When you see an "X" placed before the species ...

Blooms really popped out in the past few days, brightening the scene with lovely spring colors that stand out against the late-winter landscape. I think one of the best of these early bloomers is the ...

Saucer magnolia is considered a small tree and can be pruned after flowering to control its size. Gary Bachman MSU Extension Service Saucer magnolias and other flowering, deciduous magnolias start to ...

A saucer magnolia in full bloom in early spring can stir the heart. The large, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink or pale purple often appear before the leaves, and, like the dawn, they can ...

Imagine your favorite tree. Wouldn’t it be nice to see that tree in every yard on your street, or in front of your favorite building in your hometown? Now imagine going door-to-door, trying to ...

Another spring brings disappointment. I generally begin writing my column two weeks in advance; therefore, as you read today’s column, I ask you to reflect back. Two weeks ago, April 12th, was a ...

As winter turns to spring, buds are swelling all over the landscape. Among the most distinctive are the fat buds of saucer magnolias, clad like baby seals in silvery fur. The fine hairs are called ...

Magnolias are generally known for their stunning blooms and large, glossy leaves, but there are many species with other ...

There’s a tree near the entrance to my neighborhood that’s been catching my eye lately. It does it every year around this time, although it seems it is a bit earlier this year. I first noticed it when ...