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MAGNOLIA stellata 'Royal Star'
Star Magnolia

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Main asset

One of the most floriferous and early varieties of all Magnolia. The flower buds are pinkish. Compact shrub very branched, quite slow growth, also suitable for growing in pots.

Remarks

Flowering period is short in case of hot spring ; it is better not to plant it facing south.

Deciduous shrub of Japanese origin, introduced in Europe at the end of the XIXth century. Before the growth of the leaves, it is covered with pure white starry flowers, slightly perfumed, larger and with more numerous petals than the type, ∅ 8-12 cm with 30-30 petals.

Uses: specimen, flowering shrubs beds, planters, japanese garden

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: round
Height: 3 m x 2.5 m (10 ft x 8 ft)
Growth: medium
Flowering period: April-May

Shape and colours:

Couleur du bois : clear grey
Foliage shape: narrow oboval
Foliage colour: medium green
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: star shaped
Flowers colour: white
Forme des fruits : irregular cones
Couleur des fruits : green
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

Soil type: fertile, remaining wet in summer, not calcareous
Exposure: sun, part-shade
Hardiness: - 30 °C (-22 °F - USDA zone 4b)