Magnolia, StarMagnolia stellata
With Showy 3-4" fragrant white flowers, this hardy magnolia can easily be used as a single specimen or a foundation planting. Dark green leaves with striking, gray bark. Adapts to slightly acidic, rich soils. Full sun produces best flowers. (zones 4-9)
Zones 4 - 9
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 9
The Star Magnolia can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Star Magnolia can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Flowering Tree
Type of tree:
The Star Magnolia falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees
The Star Magnolia falls into the following type(s): Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees
15' - 20' High
Mature Height:
The Star Magnolia grows to be 15' - 20' feet in height.
The Star Magnolia grows to be 15' - 20' feet in height.
10' - 15' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Star Magnolia has a spread of about 10' - 15' at full maturity.
The Star Magnolia has a spread of about 10' - 15' at full maturity.
Medium to Fast Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This magnolia does well in full sun, partial shade.
This magnolia does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Star Magnolia grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, wide range, clay soils.
The Star Magnolia grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, wide range, clay soils.
Oval Shape
Shape:
This magnolia has oval, pyramidal shape.
This magnolia has oval, pyramidal shape.
More Info
The Star Magnolia can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
With Showy 3-4" fragrant white flowers, this hardy magnolia can easily be used as a single specimen or a foundation planting. Dark green leaves with striking, gray bark. Adapts to slightly acidic, rich soils. Full sun produces best flowers. (zones 4-9)
History/Lore/Use:
Originated at Nymans, Sussex, UK
Moisture:
Can withstand some flooding and has moderate drought tolerance.
Flower Color:
Showy 3-4" fragrant white flowers.
Bloom Time:
Spring.