2014 Magnolia Bloom
The New Year begins with one of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of nearly 100 rare and historic magnolias at San Francisco Botanical Garden from January 15 – March 31, 2014.
Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees open into dazzling pink and white flowers, filling the wintery Garden with dramatic splashes of color and sweetly fragrant scents.
The annual floral spectacle, with trees reaching 80 feet, is at its peak from mid-January through March.
Annual Magnolia Bloom | 2014
January 15 – March 31, 2014
San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park near 9th and Irving
FREE for SF residents with proof of ID (otherwise $7)Open daily, starting at 7:30am. The Garden closes one hour after last entry (either 4pm or 5pm depending on season)
Free Magnolia Walk Map – Pick up at the visitor services kiosk to find key species and their location within the Garden. The map corresponds to pink identification signs throughout the Garden.
San Francisco Botanical Garden is home to the most significant magnolia collection for conservation purposes outside China, where the majority of species originated. Its current collection includes 51 species and 33 cultivars, including many prized examples from Asia.
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.
