I’ve visited Filoli in Woodside, California many times. The magnolias flower in early spring, but the timing of a visit must be just right in order to see the magnolias at their finest. This year, I seemed to have timed my visit just right to see Magnolia cambellii, M. cylindrica, M. denudata, and M. kobus in bloom. The final photo in this set is of Michelia doltsopa. The michelias are closely related to the magnolias.
SOURCE: Magnolia campbellii ‘Strybing White’Â (Campbell’s Magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
SOURCE: Magnolia cylindrica (Huangshan magnolia)Â (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
SOURCE: Magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
SOURCE: Magnolia kobus ‘Borealis’Â (Kobushi Magnolia)Â (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
SOURCE: Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
SOURCE: Michelia doltsopa (Sweet Michelia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 February 2017.
Copyright © 2017 by Stephen J. Danko
