The blooming of magnolia usually precedes the cherry blossom by about a week here in Washington, DC and the best place to go is the National Arboretum. I took most of these photos over there in the past few years, though there are a few beautiful magnolia trees at the Smithsonian Castle Gardens.
Stephen Hung Photography 
Sensationally beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for your kind remark. Come back again!