• Deciduous
    Obovate-oblong to inversely lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
  • White
    Sometimes tinged pink.
  • 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
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds.
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Growth slows after about 5 years.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    Japan
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - smaller gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Star-shaped
    From silky buds. 12cm (5in) across with up to 15 tepals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblanceolate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Faintly scented.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    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.
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2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

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MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'

MAGNOLIA stellata 'Jane Platt'

Star magnolia

profuse deep pink flowers fading after opening

 
Medium
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£70.00 each 
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£80.00 each 
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MAGNOLIA stellata keiskei

MAGNOLIA stellata keiskei

Star magnolia

dense shrubby form with small purplish flowers

 
Medium
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MAGNOLIA stellata 'King Rose'

MAGNOLIA stellata 'King Rose'

Star magnolia

pale pink buds unfurling to white

 
Small
£17.50 each 
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Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large
£55.00 each 
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MAGNOLIA stellata 'Royal Star'

MAGNOLIA stellata 'Royal Star'

Star magnolia

improved pure white

 
Small
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£17.50 each 
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£55.00 each 
MAGNOLIA stellata 'Water Lily'

MAGNOLIA stellata 'Water Lily'

Star magnolia

large flowers with more numerous petals than other varieties

 
Small
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£55.00 each 

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