Large, fragrant, double white flowers which appear before the foliage. Upright, dense branching, multi-trunked large shrub or small tree. Blooms later than other stellata to avoid late season frosts. Botanical Name- Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh stell-AY-tuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil Current Size- 4′ Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- P.J.M. Rhododendron – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PD1 5 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune immediately after flowering to maintain form. Needs consistently moist, acidic soil. Mulch annually and feed in spring for abundant blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune just after blooming, removing crossing or weak branches. Avoid severe pruning to maintain its compact shape. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
