Royal Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

Large fragrant flowers in early and mid-spring. Blooms later than Magnolia stellata making it desirable for use where late freezes are a problem. With a spreading, somewhat oval crown, it is a large shrub or small tree. Very slow growing, star magnolia is usually seen in home landscapes as a medium sized shrub. Like saucer magnolia , it is deciduous, revealing a twiggy, naked frame in winter. Star magnolia is, however, a good deal denser and more compact. The leaves are oblong and about 4" long by about an 1.5" wide. In autumn the leaves turn yellow to bronze before falling. It is striking in late winter or early spring when it appears smothered in brilliant white flowers as it blooms before the leaves appear. This magnolia puts on a show at a very early age - even a 1 ft (0.3 m) high specimen is likely to bloom. The flowers themselves are star shaped with at least 12 thin, delicate petals with some cultivars having more than 30. The star magnolia usually blooms just after the saucer magnolia. * Deer Resistant * Attracts: Birds, Bees & Butterflies Photo credit: Hort Printers Ornamental Characteristics Category Large Flowering Shrub or Small Flowering Tree Seasonal foliage Color Berries