star magnolia
Magnolia stellata
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a tree for specimen planting, borders, accents, 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, loamy soil. Fragrant white flowers open in early spring or late winter. Bees, butterflies, and birds visit the tree. It grows slowly and has a multi-stemmed form, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Inkberry, Switchgrass, Black Parrot tulip, and American hornbeam.
Native range
Japan.