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Kevin_5 Elburn, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 17, 2006

This is what I see looking out my home office window--I love my job!

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patsyp Pensacola, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 17, 2006

BEAUTIFUL- What is it?

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Maackia Eau Claire, WI Apr 17, 2006

Hi Kevin,

Isn't it sweet to be able to take a stroll around the yard/garden on your break. Plus, the commute is so easy. The downside is on days when the weather is gorgeous (like today) when I almost have to chain myself to the desk to get anything done.

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Kevin_5 Elburn, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 17, 2006

That is Magnolia x soulangiana. The dark leaved tree to the left is a crabapple that blooms beautifully each year, has no leaf diseases, and fruits heavily. Both were planted about 30-35 years ago.

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PrairieGirlZ5 Thornton, IL Apr 17, 2006

Kevin - I just had a brainstorm taking a walk outside in my own garden. The saucer magnolias are losing their leaves already (bloomed two days ago, we had heavy rains yesterday and all last night) and some of the petals blew over by the emerging foliage of Purple Palace heucheras. I've been noticing how they get lost in the shade, with their dark foliage, and have been thinking of planting them in more sun. What pink flowered plants have the same colored petals as the saucer magnolias? That would be a nice combination.

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Leftwood Saint Bonifacius, MN(Zone 4a) Apr 18, 2006

What is the Magnolia parentage? Those sure look like tiny flowers for a mag.

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