Usually a big shrub but sometimes grafted onto a rootstock so that a small tree is generated. Grows extremely slowly, so that only after years a tree shape is shown. The branching is closed, creating a dense, round crown. Spread of the crown is 3 - 4 m. The green leaf is slightly shiny and underneath it is lightly hairy along the veins. The leaf buds and the flower buds are pilose.The star-shaped flowers appear before the leaves. They have a faint fragrance and become 10 cm across. The number of petals can vary greatly. A late night frost may damage the flowers. Magnolia stellata is very hardy but the cultivar 'Royal Star' can withstand distinctly severer frosts. The fleshy roots can grow both shallow and deep. Poor tolerance to dry soils.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Magnolia stellata can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Magnolia stellata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Magnolia stellata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia stellata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.