cucumber magnolia

Cucumber Magnolia

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Several weeks ago, as I was prepping for a local shade tree tour, one of the tour organizers sent me a picture of a “mystery tree” that was growing on private property on our chosen route.  The picture showed little, except very large green leaves.  I thought the tree might be some kind of catalpa, … Read more

Magnolia Mania

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If someone could actually live in the Louvre or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that person would probably be totally blasé about great art.  I live in a neighborhood full of great works of nature’s art, especially trees.  At this time of year the magnolias shine in large numbers.  While not completely blasé about those … Read more