Melinda Myers

Star Magnolia

Botanical Name

Magnolia stellata

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8(9)

Height

15 to 20 feet

Width

10 to 15 feet

Flowers

Spring: white, fragrant, 3-4 inch diameter

Fruit

Aggragate of follicals, lumpy pink structure breaks open to show orange seeds

Fall Color

Yellow to bronze

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic

Planting & Care

• Transplant as balled and burlap or container
• Needs good soil drainage
• Site in protected location away from winter winds

Problems

Frost and winter damage

Varieties

• Royal Star - 15-20', white (pink in bud) fragrant flowers