Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata, is a very slow growing shrub or small tree native to Japan with large showy white or pink flowers in early spring before the appearance of the leaves. It is very closely related to Kobushi magnolia (M. kobus), and is treated by many authors as a variety or even a cultivar of that; it is however accepted as a distinct species in the monograph cited below. This species has become naturalized in parts of North America.
This tree grows 4.6-6 m (15-20 ft \) in height. The oblong leaves are 10cm (4in) long and 4cm (1.5 in) wide. This tree blooms at a young age, with the slightly fragrant 7-10cm (4in) white flowers covering the bare plant in early spring.
Magnolia is a large genus of about 120 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae.
Magnolia species are mainly found in eastern North America, Central America and east and southeast Asia, although some are also found in South America.
Mississippi's state nickname is the "Magnolia State", because of the abundance of magnolias in the state.
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