star magnolia Magnoliaceae Magnolia stellata

Leaf:Alternate, simple, obovate or elliptical, 2 1/2 to 4 inches, entire margin, dark green above, green below.
Flower:Species is monoecious; white, 3 to 4 inches across, 12 to 20 petals, appearing in early spring.
Fruit:A cone-like, twisted, aggregate of follicles, 2 to 2 1/2 inches long; matures in late summer.
Twig:Moderate, glabrous, grayish brown, terminal buds tan and fuzzy, up to 1/2 inch long, stipule scar encircles twig.
Bark:Smooth, mottled gray.
Form:Small tree (to 20 feet), often multi-stemmed, very upright conical crown when young, crown spreads some with age.
leaf flower fruit twig bark form map
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