An unseasonably warm day of winter here in North Alabama gets me outside to explore the yard. The sun shines through the leaves of this beautiful magnolia tree. I can’t remember when Dad planted this tree. It must have been a long time ago because magnolias are slow to grow and this one is a good size.
I do remember the day I pulled up for a visit and Dad was about to cut the tree down. I asked him not to and here it is now….filtering the sun through its waxy green leaves in a beautiful pattern onto the ground below. It will stay here and grow taller, slowly taller and wider.
And I will think of Dad often because of this magnolia tree.
In response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge Seasons.
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And the very tree
Will forever thank thee 🙂
Yes, thank you.
It will not be till sometime in May that we have leaves on the trees up here in Minnesota. But we do have a very small magnolia tree in our back yard. Several times I have thought about cutting it down as it has definitely struggled through our northern winters. Last year it finally showed signs of growth and promise so I have high hopes for it this year!
I think you’ll be very glad you kept the tree.
It was good you kept this beautiful tree, and it stands with an air of grace.
Thank you. I’m very thankful Dad didn’t cut it down.
I love your picture and love magnolia trees. My oldest son lives in Northern Alabama too and he just sent me a picture of a house he’s considering buying. The first thing I noticed is the Magnolia tree in the front yard!
Magnolias are grand trees.