This Black Tulip Magnolia Tree has been growing in our front yard for over 20 years. Since it is deciduous during the winter months it looks like a bare, straggly tree. Then early each spring it will burst into flowers although this year it was February since our temperatures averaged a little warmer than normal. Unfortunately, these gorgeous flowers only last a few weeks and as they begin falling off, lovely green leaves fill the branches for the next six or seven months.
Thanks to John Steiner at Journeys with Johnbo for initiating Cellpic Sunday each week. He has invited anyone to join. Check out his site here to enjoy his great cell phone pictures.