star magnolia

The star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is an ornamental shrub native to Japan. It is known for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers that are often tinged with pink and bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge.1

The star magnolia belongs to the genus Magnolia, which encompasses about 225 species of trees and shrubs found in the Americas, Himalayas, and East Asia. These plants are prized for their large, fragrant flowers, attractive leaves, and unique fruits. While some magnolias are evergreen, others are deciduous. The flowers typically have three sepals and six to twelve petals, with numerous stamens and ovaries that develop into a cone-like fruit containing seeds.2