MAGNOLIA stellata

Commonly known as Star magnolia

White star-shaped flowers. All flower FEB-APR

Small

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

~~£16.00~~ £12.80 each

Medium

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£40.00 each

Large

Pot size - 5 to 7.5 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£55.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Good to know
Growth slows after about 5 years.
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Japan
Magnolias - smaller gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Obovate-oblong to inversely lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
White
Sometimes tinged pink.
Star-shaped
From silky buds. 12cm (5in) across with up to 15 tepals
Suitable for small gardens
Town garden
Fully hardy
Entire
Oblanceolate
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Compact and bushy, later spreading. Flowers are produced profusely before the leaves
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Scented flowers
Faintly scented.
Spring Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil
Will require regular mulching in autumn or spring if grown in alkaline soil.
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds.
Partial shade

Mature Size

2m (6½ft)
	3m (10ft)

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