Magnolia stellata - Star magnolia
Planted behind long dry bed Autumn 2007
Family: Magnoliaceae
Genus: Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-uh)
Species: stellata (stell-AY-tuh)
Category:
Trees
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
