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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dwarf trees are easy to care for and make a big impact on curb appeal. Consider one of these beautiful yet compact trees for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The showy Magnolia soulangiana tree, commonly called the saucer magnolia tree, is one of the approximately 200 species of magnolia in the Magnoliaceae family. Magnolias — named after French botanist ...

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 ...