Tag Archives: Flower

Tung Oil Tree In Bloom

March 12, 2023 Ellen Jennings 1 Comment

From a distance I thought these white blossoms were dogwood.

As much as I like dogwood, I was happily surprised as I got closer to find that it was a Tung Oil tree.

How could you not love these gorgeous blossoms? Although some of the shine came off when I discovered it is non-native and invasive in the gulf coast states where it was grown as a cash crop in the early 1900s.

These blossoms will produce fruits with seeds that are the source of tung oil (tungoil). The oil is used for manufacturing varnishes and paints, and as a waterproofing agent for linoleum and oilcloth. Unfortunately, all parts of the plant are toxic to livestock and humans.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 12, 2023

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Azaleas and The Bridge

March 10, 2023 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Another iconic image at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, this time the Long White Bridge.

Many of the azaleas around this section of the pond were removed or cut way back last year changing the options for getting reflection images.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 5, 2023

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Under the Oaks

March 6, 2023 Ellen Jennings 8 Comments

An iconic image at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 5, 2023

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So Many Azaleas

March 4, 2023 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

In bloom, everywhere!

I went to Middleton Place hoping for the iconic reflections in the Mill Pond. However, the wind was blowing, and not just a breeze that might have given the patient photographer a few moments of still water.

So I tried some different views.

Azaleas at Mill Pond, The sheltered end had a moment of calmer water

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A White Flower With Shadows

December 9, 2022 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

The petals were just passing their prime and the intricate center of this flower cast some interesting shadows.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 28, 2022

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Late Blooming Magnolias

July 30, 2022 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

Only a few Magnolia Trees around the Low Country have flowers on them now. There are so many varieties it’s hard to get a handle on the expected bloom time, but they are winding down in numbers, but not size or presentation.