Magnolias and Rhododendrons at Strybing Arboretum

Magnolia cambellii

March at Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is all about the Magnolias, Rhododendrons and Camellias. Did you know Strybing has the largest collection of Magnolias outside of China? There was a lot to see on a sunny day in early March. Here are some highlights. Enjoy!

 

Magnolia cambellii close-up

 

 

 

 

Magnolia cambellii 'Strybing White'

 

 

 

In the sky...

 

 

and reflected in the water of the moonlight viewing garden

 

 

 

Magnolia doltsopa

 

 

Rhododendron 'Fred Cummings'

 

 

 

Rhododendron macabanum

 

 

 

In addition to the spectacular show of magnolia and rhododendron blooms, I admired the twisted shape of Corylus avellana 'Contorta',

 

The colorful blooms of Berberis darwinii,

and everyday succulents like Aloe vera

 

 

Aloe vera

 

 

 

A sweet garden view

 

 

 

One last reflection in the moon viewing garden. Doesn't it look like a painting?

 

 

On a final note, we weren't the only ones enjoying the unusually warm and sunny March day.

 

 

Comments

[Mark McKnight]

the Rhododendron 'Fred Cummings' were so beautiful. the flowers were spectacular.

[Charlie@Seattle Trekker]

Your photos are amazing. Thank you for sharing your Spring.

[growing tomatoes at home]

If rhododendrons are the King of Shrubs, then magnolias are surely the Queen of Trees! Well, the reflection is actually looking like a painting, i must say you have got good insight.