Magnolia Frazeri Blooms
The bud of a Magnolia Frazeri
My yard is blooming! Happiness! I grew this deciduous magnolia native to North Carolina. I found it while roaming around the woods near a cabin where I was staying on the NC/Tenn line. It was about fifteen years ago. There were several of these magnolias in bloom all through the woods and under them all were lots of little sprouts. I didn’t have a shovel with me so brought it home bare roots and about a foot high. It has survived to enrich my life in my barren city landscape.
A Frazer magnolia full of buds against a stormy spring sky.
How fortunate that it grew for you! Having that origin makes it extra special!
What a fabulous story! Every time I have ever attempted to plant wildflowers near my house they always die. I have always admired people who’s thumbs can match Kermits… unfortunately for me - mine thumb is rather brown!
Because of this I own no houseplants… and have to suck off of natures bounty and allow them to live free. Anytime I attempt to grow something I become the plant killer. (My sister is so talented - like you - she can do really cool things like this!) Great post!
A truly lovely flower. How grand you can enjoy it in the city.