Centennial star magnolia
Magnolia stellata 'Centennial'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Creamy white, pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Centennial' star magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Centennial') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The creamy white to pink flowers are fragrant. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. It grows slowly into a mounding shape, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Chokeberry, Switchgrass, and American hornbeam.