species: Magnolia stellata
common name: star magnolia
family: Magnoliaceae
where & when encountered: Old Westbury, NY - 1960's
These small magnolias are of Japanese origin but popular in North America and Europe for landscaping. I grew up around them and their famous "pussy willow" buds and weird fruits made an impression on me. Those trees have been around a long time, maybe as long as I have.
Interesting. I will have to pay more attention to this tree in the future.
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