Magnolia stellata
Star Magnolia
Description
This slow-groing, shrubby, deciduous magnolia has narrow leaves about 4" long and 1" wide. These fragrant flowers, borne in the early spring before leaves, are white, with 19-21 star-shaped petals.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.