[Sherryh]

It has fuzzy buds and these white flowers (which don't last long before falling off in pieces).

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[krbshappy71]

My first guess is Magnolia.

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[NikoSan999]

I was going to say Magnolia also ..but with no leaves? Magnolias are big here in Florida but I've never seen one bloom here or Tennessee without leaves. The center dosen't look quite right either but I'm sticking with Magnolia.
Magnolias have a "cone" that eventually falls and makes a big mess. Daughter in Tn says they leave purple nasties. You don't want a car parked under one in a storm. Dent city.

 

[Contrary Housewife]

Magnolia Stellata, a Japanese native.

Magnolias often bloom before they leaf out.

 

[Sherryh]

Thank you, Contrary Housewife!