Spring was somewhat delayed this year. Going by the blooms I normally see, spring was delayed by about two weeks this year versus last year.

Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 135mm

The Royal Star Magnolia tree typically is the first to bloom every year. This year was no exception, the white petals of the Royal Star Magnolia tree are blooming.

Photographs taken on April 2018.

Royal Star Magnolia Tree

The Royal Star Magnolia tree has white,showy, fragrant blooms in the early spring. The tree grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and has a spread of 8 to 15 feet. The tree can be grown in plant hardiness zones 4 to 8.

USDA Zone Map

Image Source

Buds on 18 April 2018

Here is a picture of the buds on the Royal Star Magnolia tree beginning to show signs of opening.

Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 33mm

Blooms on 24 April 2018

Less than a week later the white blooms of the Royal Star Magnolia tree come out.

Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 53mm

Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 135mm

Equipment

Item	Description
Camera	Canon EOS 7D
Lens	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
Filters	Tiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
Monopod	aluminum Vanguard monopod Abeo AP-284 4-stage medium-sized

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