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Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

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.

 

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

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.