MAGNOLIA 'Lemon Star'

(syn. Swedish Star) - a quite outstanding new magnolia which flowers from a very young age. The flowers emerge as greenish-yellow opening flat to a pure yellow before fading to cream. This will emerge as one of the most popular yellow magnolias in the next few years
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves have some autumn colour
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tree
    Flowers with 6 tepals, 10-20cm (4-8in) across, appear with the leaves
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA 'Lemon Star'

 
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Medium £70.00 each 
  • Additional Features
    Burncoose speciality
    See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    Good to know
    M. acuminata x M. kobus 'Norman Gould'. Colour described as lemon ice cream. About 4m(13ft) x 3m(10ft) after 10 years
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    Place of origin
    Dr. August Kehr, USA, 1992 hybrid raised by Phillipe de Spoelberch at Wespelaar, Belgium
    Youtube video
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - larger gardens
  • Flower Shape
    Goblet-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
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Magnolia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Magnolia - Care Guide
Magnolia - Hybridisation
Magnolia - Propagation
Magnolia - Spotlight Videos
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
8m (26ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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