Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
Royal Star Magnolia

Family:

Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) 26

Genus:

Magnolia (Magnolia Cucumber Tree Tree, Cucumber) 23

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Upright 574

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

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.

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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.

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

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No Fruiting Observations Available

6 Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2023_00044*A	MEMMALL	Heritage Plant Dedicated/Memorial Plant
2	2024_00240*A	MCUT
3	2024_00240*B	MCUT
4	2024_00240*C	MCUT
5	2024_00240*D	MCUT
6	2024_00240*E	MCUT