Magnolia Magic

Magnolia
Along my lane is a wonderful Magnolia Tree,  that some of you may remember photo's of last spring. I'm intrigued by the scarlet seed pods that I've noticed. Top right is the pod splitting and seed emerging. Left the flower bud forming already for spring. Below Seed pod & buds.
I was interested to read ,thanks to Wiki, that Magnolia is a very ancient tree form. See link above.

Thanks dear Blippers for your responses yesterday : I am much encouraged XX