Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' - P9

Description
The Star magnolia 'Royal Star' (Magnolia stellata) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers. They appear from March to April. The Star magnolia 'Royal Star' also has glossy, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 m and grows to around 3 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* Late frost tolerant, can be partially cultivated over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Star magnolia 'Royal Star' are medium green, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Star magnolia 'Royal Star' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

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.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a shallow-rooting plant.