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 571

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 515

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 836

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:

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

Flowering

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

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