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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

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) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The leaves are oblong to oval; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden

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 border plant

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The flowers exhibit a slight fragrance and span up to 4 inches across

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The Star Magnolia, a spectacular early spring bloomer, is renowned for its profusion of starry white flowers; or even as a

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matter; or even as a border plant, image 76

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — glossy green which turn yellow-bronze in the fall.<br><br>Star Magnolia prefers well-drained

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The flowers exhibit a slight fragrance and span up to 4 inches across; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height, image 73

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — or even as a border plant; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread, image 81

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — With its size and ornamental value; the leaves are oblong to oval

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — adding elegance and visual interest; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — each with 12-18 slender petals

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — It is also advisable to mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and provide winter protection

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — each with 12-18 slender petals; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 59

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with, image 57

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — or even as a border plant; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — <br><br>The flowers emerge before the foliage in late winter to early spring; and it prefers a sunny to partly, image 70

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 66

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — this compact ornamental is ideal for small gardens; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar, image 61

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The leaves are oblong to oval

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — renowned for its early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot, image 58

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