Magnolia stellata
Star Magnolia
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Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Description
M. stellata bears white flowers to 3 inches wide, with 12 to 18 narrow segments. It produces profuse bloom from very early/late winter to early spring. Some varieties of this species are fragrant.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Blooming
Magnolia flowers come in white, pink, red, purple, or yellow followed by cone-like fruits bearing colorful seeds. Some species take many years to flower.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Growth
Grows best in sun or partial shade. Mulch in early spring, especially where soils are dry. Late frost is a threat to early bloomers.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Propagate with cuttings: greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings for deciduous species in summer and semi-ripe cuttings for evergreens in early fall. Can also graft in winter.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Pest
Snails, weevils, thrips, scale insects, and planthoppers. Magnolia is also prone to spot anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, canker, butt rot, canker, fungal spots, anthracnose, and dieback, all of which are quite common.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes borne before the leaves. M. campbellii can takes up to 30 years to flower.
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - Soil and irrigation
Magnolias prefer soil that is rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic. Species also require regular watering.
