Kobus magnolias (Kobushi in Japanese) stand gloriously by the Sagi-ike Pond in Nara Park.
They are native to the mountainous part of Japan and are also called Mountain Magnolia.
Kobus magnolia flowers are said to resemble cherry blossoms when viewed at a distance.
Get closer to see more clearly.
Here are some wildlife around the trees in bloom.
Heron
Deer
Wedding photos are often taken under the exuberant florescence.
Boating is a popular pastime at the pond.
The overflowing cascade of the flowers
Incidentally....
Brown-eared Bulbul and early-blooming 緋寒桜 (literally meaning scarlet-cold-Sakura)
at the Umami Hills Park
at the Umami Hills Park
Sakura (cherry blossoms) season is just around the corner.
It is
reported officially that the Somei-yoshino sakura started blooming in Nara the other day.
The current progression of the blooms and the ongoing cold weather till the beginning of the next week
will prolong the best Sakura season.
will prolong the best Sakura season.
Keep tuned to my next post.
