Star Magnolia over 2ft tall in one gallon pot. The Star Magnolia is a shrub like tree that produces white star shaped fragrant flowers in early spring Feb.-March. It thrives in nearly every location in the U.S. and works well as a single specimen or foundation planting. This shrub is considered both a flowering shrub and an ornamental shrub. It is typically planted for both its visual interest and spring flowers. Can be trained to grow as either a shrub or small tree. Grows in an oval pyramidal shape. The Star Magnolia grows in acidic loamy well drained soils. It needs full sun to partial shade meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct sun light each day. Have any questions about these plants feel free to ask... Thanks for looking and have a great day..