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Star magnolia

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Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star')
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Gilles Murray)
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
  • Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
  • Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
  • Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Large shrub, also comes with a single trunk
Large, fragrant, white flowers in spring
Many cultivars available
Height: 3 to 5 m
Spread: 3 to 5 m

Common name

Star magnolia

Latin name (genus)

Magnolia stellata

English common name

Star magnolia

French common name

Magnolia étoilé

Botanical family

  • Magnoliaceae
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: full sun or partial shade

Type of soil: rich, cool, well-drained, slightly acidic

Slow grower

Choose a site protected from prevailing winds

 

Hardiness

  • Zone 5a

See also

Pests and diseases
  • Neolecanium cornuparvum

    Magnolia scale

    Magnolias rarely have problems with diseases or pests, except for magnolia scale.

    Magnolia scale is one of the largest scale insects in North America. Adult females can reach 12.5 mm. Infested branches appear to be covered with large tan or whitish lumps.

Physiological disorders

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