Botanical Name: Magnolia stellata
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Common Name: Star Magnolia  
Plant photo of: Magnolia stellata
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Star magnolia is a deciduous tree with a spreading, rounded crown. Typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall with a similar spread. Often grown as a dense, multi-stemmed shrub. Fragrant, 12-18 petaled, white flowers which appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. Narrow-dark green leaves turn a brownish yellow in fall. Red seeds form in greenish pods which split open in fall. Common name is in reference to the star-like shape of the flowers.