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Magnolia stellata. (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia, [1] is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree native to Japan. It bears large, showy white or pink flowers in early spring, before its leaves open. This species is closely related to the Kobushi magnolia ( Magnolia kobus ), and is treated by many botanists ...
An early bloomer with large, fragrant, white, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. A springtime thriller that will add a nice touch to the landscape as the seasons progress. Useful as an open-branched, multi-trunked large shrub or as a small specimen tree. Excellent cold and heat tolerance for a magnolia. Deciduous.
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A charming, compact form of the Star Magnolia, award-winning Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree of great popularity. Opening from pale pink buds, masses of exceptionally large, pure white flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), with a slight touch of pink, appear in early spring.
Additional Information. Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a small flowering tree that has a more rounded habit than the straight M. stellata, with its flower buds pink that open to 12-18 white tepals. Flowers are fragrant and reach 3 to 4" in diameter. Flowers appear early spring, but can be damaged by spring frosts.
Magnolia stellata is synonymous with Magnolia kobus var. stellata. Genus name honors Pierre Magnol, French botanist (1638-1715). Specific epithet is in reference to the star-like shape of the flower. ‘Royal Star’ is a popular cultivar that has slightly larger and showier flowers than the species. Fragrant white flowers (3-4” diameter ...
The Royal Star variety is relatively small compared to most deciduous magnolia trees, averaging a maximum of 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Pruning the naturally shrubby growth will encourage a taller tree-like form with a spreading open canopy. Whether grown as a dense, compact shrub or a tall tree, the blossoms are the real “star ...
Royal Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'): Royal Star magnolia is perhaps the most popular of all magnolias. Pink buds open to abundant fragrant white flowers in early spring. It is considered to be more vigorous and faster growing than the species.
