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Star Magnolia

Magnolia Stellata

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Overview

Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree, renowned for its early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers, each with 12-18 slender petals. Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread, this compact ornamental is ideal for small gardens. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zones 4-8. Great as a focal point or in mixed borders for visual interest.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 83
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — white flowers in the garden; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 82Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Its relatively compact size and rounded shape make it an ideal focal point for small garden plots; or even as a, image 68Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — with each bloom consisting of 12 to 18 slenderStar Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The leaves are oblong to oval; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 74Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matterStar Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded, image 90+83

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 83
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — white flowers in the garden; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 82
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Its relatively compact size and rounded shape make it an ideal focal point for small garden plots; or even as a, image 68
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — with each bloom consisting of 12 to 18 slender
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The leaves are oblong to oval; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 74
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matter
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded, image 90
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — each with 12-18 slender petals; the leaves are oblong to oval
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — <br><br>The flowers emerge before the foliage in late winter to early spring
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — adding elegance and visual interest; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread, image 69
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Great as a focal point or in mixed borders for visual interest; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 63
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — adding elegance and visual interest
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — renowned for its early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread; or even as a border plant, image 88
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded, image 62
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — or even as a border plant
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden; the leaves are oblong to oval
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — this compact ornamental is ideal for small gardens; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar, image 89
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil; full sun to partial shade
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — glossy green which turn yellow-bronze in the fall.<br><br>Star Magnolia prefers well-drained; the leaves are, image 75
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — with a spread of 10 to 15 feet
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matter; or even as a border plant
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