Arkansas Tree Database

Star Magnolia

Scientific name:

Magnolia Stellata

Size:

15' tall by 12' wide

Leaves:

alternate, simple, 2"-4" long, elliptical with smooth untoothed margins; dark green above and light green beneath

Flowers:

white, star-like, fragrant; early spring (March)

Fruit:

knobby cluster revealing red-orange seeds

Fall Interest:

yellow-brown; deciduous

Culture:

sun; deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil; sheltered location; not recommended for tough sites or southern exposure

Disease/Insect:

Use:

small flowering tree, single season of interest

Cultivars:

Notes:

native to Japan

Resources:

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