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Magnoliaceae
Star magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Also known as Magnolia kobus var. stellata, Yulania stellata, Magnolia halleana, Starry magnolia
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Star Magnolia · Magnolia · Spring Flowering · Deciduous · Ornamental Tree · White Flowers · Japanese Native · Garden Shrub · Early Spring · Landscape
Attracts pollinators
Toxicity: dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
Star magnolia is a beloved compact deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its stunning star-shaped white flowers that emerge in early spring before the leaves appear. Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sheltered spot with full sun to partial shade, protecting early blooms from late frosts which can damage the flowers. Minimal pruning is required — simply remove dead or crossing branches after flowering to maintain an attractive natural form.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells; mulch around the base to retain moisture · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5–6.2
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 96 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Illinois, Japan
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, aspca
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