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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) — it is perfect for residential garden beds

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree for full; or even as a border plant, image 84

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — With its size and ornamental value; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 79

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

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Great as a focal point or in mixed borders for visual interest

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — creating a striking display against the bare branches

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — white flowers in the garden

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

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 86

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — creating a striking display against the bare branches; or even as a border plant, image 72

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread, image 77

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — each with 12-18 slender petals; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 87

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

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

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — this slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — this slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet; typically reaching, image 65

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — The Star Magnolia, a spectacular early spring bloomer, is renowned for its profusion of starry white flowers, image 64

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — this slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet; typically reaching 15-20 feet

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Great as a focal point or in mixed borders for visual interest; the leaves are oblong to oval

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms; the leaves are oblong to oval

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread

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

Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with a similar spread; or even as a border plant, image 60

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