January 15, 2016 at San Francisco Botanical Garden in San Francisco.
During the grayest days of winter, nature stages a one-of-a-kind disruption every year at San Francisco Botanical Garden as nearly 100 magnolias, many rare and historic, defy the gloom and erupt into a riot of pink and white blossoms. Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees open into saucer-sized, vibrant flowers, filling the wintery Garden with dramatic splashes of color and sweetly fragrant scents. The breathtaking annual floral spectacle, with trees reaching 80 feet, is at its peak from mid-January through March, and visitors to the Garden can take advantage of free Magnolia Walk maps, docent-led tours, special signage, and more, as well as unique classes and activities, to celebrate and learn more about these magnificent magnolias.
San Francisco Botanical Garden is home to one of the world’s greatest magnolia collections. It is the most significant for conservation purposes outside China, where the majority of species originated. The Garden’s current collection includes 51 species and 33 cultivars, including many prized examples from Asia.
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