Magnolia stellata 'ROYAL STAR' star magnolia
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
2-4m
usual width
2-3m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
March-April
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
This star magnolia has much bigger flowers than stellata, not so much in diameter but in thickness. This variety has 25-35 petals which make the bloom look larger. They are snow white, opening from pinkish buds and have a light fragrance. It flowers on bare branches one or two weeks later that stellata, which reduces the risk of late frosts damage of buds and petals. Magnolias need moist and slightly acidic soil. It is wind tolerant. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4). 
