Magnolia stellata keiskei - 50-60 CM C7.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia kobus var. stellata, Magnolia stellata 'Keiskei Plena'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * late frost tolerant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Star magnolia 'Keiskei' is dense and branched in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from April to mid-October - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Pruning: May.

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The light pink, star-shaped flowers are double and appear from March to April. They grow to around 7 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia stellata 'Keiskei' is a shallow-rooting plant.