Saturday, November 19, 2011

Trees with white star-like flowers growing wild in woods near Nashville. I can't identify them. Thank you.

Wild plums? They're blooming all through the South right now...

Trees with white star-like flowers growing wild in woods near Nashville. I can't identify them. Thank you.
it maybe a white Star magnolia tree. which are common for Tennessee
Reply:how big is the tree...if shrub size, it could be a form of spirea....or if it's a really big tree and you're in the South, could be Magnolia (they bloom flowers before there are any leaves on the tree)
Reply:Magnolia stellata has that sort of flower, but don't ususally grow in the wild. It's too early for dogwoods, but they do bloom in the woods. Pears are blooming right now, but not sure I would classify the flower as star-like. Take some photos and re-post, this is a good question.
Reply:Centennial Star Magnolia maybe? Also known as Magnolia Stellata.


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