Magnolia stellata
Star Magnolia

Family:

Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) 26

Genus:

Magnolia (Magnolia Cucumber Tree Tree, Cucumber) 23

Plant Type:

Shrub/Tree 80

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

White (Fragrant white, 3-4" dia. flowers with 12-18 petals (each up to 2" long) before leaves, in early April, ahead of the Saucer Magnolia)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer foliage); 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:

10-15 feet

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Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers peaty, organic soil

Range:

Japan

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 fragrant.

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Parts and Problems of Magnolia

Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Handsome specimen at all seasons. Needs at least some protection from strong wind in Zones 4 and 5. Somewhat prone to breakage in severe ice storms. Early blooming flowers often destroyed by late spring frosts.

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

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9 Magnolia stellata found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2009_13660*A	HORTPARK
2	2010_08876*A	WDC
3	2013_00608*A	HORTPARK
4	2010_06292*A	HARR
5	2009_01107*A	EEL
6	2015_02463*A	2550
7	2015_02463*B	2550
8	2011_01280*A	DSCB	Heritage Plant Dedicated/Memorial Plant
9	2024_00133*A	MRDH