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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 6–10Climate Temperate
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — The leaves are oblong to oval; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 74
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) — acidic to neutral soil that is rich in organic matter; or even as a border plant, image 76
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) — It is also advisable to mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and provide winter protection; and it, image 78
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — With its size and ornamental value; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 79
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — it is perfect for residential garden beds; or even as a border plant, image 80
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) — white flowers in the garden; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded spot in the garden, image 82
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree with white blooms; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 83
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — tree for full; or even as a border plant, image 84
Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata) — Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub/small tree; typically reaching 15-20 feet in height with, image 85
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) — each with 12-18 slender petals; the leaves are oblong to oval, image 87
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) — 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; and it prefers a sunny to partly shaded, image 90

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