Magnolia stellata - P9

Description
The Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a dense, branched shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Star magnolia also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia kobus var. stellata.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Star magnolia are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Star magnolia turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Star magnolia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, branched.

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 white, star-shaped flowers appear from March to April. They grow to around 7 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia stellata is a shallow-rooting plant.