Magnolia Stellata

3 Litre Pot

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Flowering Period: March – April
• Hardiness: H6
• Eventual Height: 1.5 – 2.5m
• Eventual Spread: 2.5 – 4m

Magnolia Stellata, originating from Japan and also known as ‘Star Magnolia’ is a slow growing, hardy, medium sized bush or small tree.  It bears masses of white star shaped slightly fragrant flowers which emerge from it’s grey furry buds in early Spring before the bronze – green, narrowly obovate leaves are formed.  These turn to a deep green during the Summer months, changing again to yellow as Autumn approaches when the reddish green knobbly fruits, which open to reveal it’s orange seeds inside can be seen more clearly.

Looking After Your Magnolia Stellata

Generally pest and disease free an easy to grow deciduous Spring flowering large shrub or small tree in many if not all locations. A low maintenance plant which will benefit from a sunny position in all types of garden from the informal cottage planting scheme to the more formal town or courtyard gardens. Plant in a well drained neutral to acid soil, once planted apply a generous mulch of well rotted garden compost around the base, this will also help to retain some moisture during the drier Summer months. Any pruning required to remove any damaged or unwanted branches to maintain shape should be done mid-Summer whilst still in full leaf. Some protection from very cold and drying winds during Winter may be required.