Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
Royal Star Magnolia

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Pink buds open to white tepals)
 Foliage Notes:
Green; Bronze (Rarely has the attractive yellow-bronze fall color)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (2" reddish-green cucumber-like pods with usually only a few attractive reddish-orange seeds in fall)
 Ultimate Height:
15-20 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers peaty, organic soil
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves alternate, simple, 2-4" long and half as wide, obtuse tip then tapering to base, dark green above and pale green and reticulate below, generally glabrous. Flower buds are large (0.3-0.5" long) and silky. Stems are, glabrous and fragrant.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Border 390
  • Foundation 201
  • Patio Tree 126
  • Specimen 623
  • Fragrant Flowers 188
  • Slow Growth Rate 266

    • Additional Information

    Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a small flowering tree that has a more rounded habit than the straight M. stellata, with its flower buds pink that open to 12-18 white tepals. Flowers are fragrant and reach 3 to 4" in diameter. Flowers appear early spring, but can be damaged by spring frosts. Needs protection from strong winds, as it has been known to be weak-branched.

    When Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    6 Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00044*AMEMMALL
    Heritage Plant
    Dedicated/Memorial Plant
    22024_00240*AMCUT
    32024_00240*BMCUT
    42024_00240*CMCUT
    52024_00240*DMCUT
    62024_00240*EMCUT

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