Royal Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh ste-LAH-ta
SKU #06040
Description | An early bloomer with large, fragrant, white, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. A springtime thriller that will add a nice touch to the landscape as the seasons progress. Useful as an open-branched, multi-trunked large shrub or as a small specimen tree. Excellent cold and heat tolerance for a magnolia. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established, water deeply when dry. |
Blooms | Early to mid spring |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Design Ideas | Few trees are as charming as the little Star Magnolia. Plant up close where you can enjoy its dainty but large flowers. Excellent choice for moonlight and all-white gardens. A traditional candidate in the Asian garden, where individuals are carefully pruned. Equally at home in old-fashioned cottage gardens. A perfect choice for courtyards and entry courts, town-house and condominium gardens. |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta) |
Care | Grows easily in deep, nutrient-rich, well-drained, loamy soil, but adaptable. Shelter from harsh winter winds and late season cold snaps. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish extensive root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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