Magnolia stellata, sometimes called star magnolia, is a slow-growing shrub native to Japan. It bears large, white or pink flowers in early spring, before opening its leaves. [Photo/Wechat: csnbgsh]

Leucojum aestivum, commonly called summer snowflake, is native to Europe. Blooming in mid-spring, the widely cultivated ornamental features white bell-shaped flowers. [Photo/Wechat: csnbgsh]